Children's museums in Dublin

Opened in 1890, the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology displays artefacts dating from 7000 BC to the 20th century. These collections include The Treasury, featuring examples of Celtic and Medieval art. Ór-Ireland’s Gold features a collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in Europe, while Prehi

If you are looking for things to do in Dublin, look no further than Dublinia, at the heart of Viking and Medieval Dublin. Travel back to Viking and Medieval times at Dublinia, in the heart of the old city at Christchurch. Walk where Vikings walked before. Travel back to the city in Viking times. S

Collins barracks could be said to be the National Museum of Ireland’s largest irish artefact, having had a unique history all its own in another life. On display, you’ll find fine examples of silver, ceramics, glassware, weaponry, furniture, folklife, clothing, jewellery, coins and medals. All of th

The Natural History Museum was built by the Royal Dublin Society and opened its doors in 1857. Over 150 years later it has changed little and is known as the ‘Dead Zoo’ a true museum of a museum. Familiar favorites include skeletons of 11,000 year old giant deer, Spoticus the giraffe and whale skele

Imaginosity in Dublin Ireland is an interactive childrens museum for children under 9 years of age. Since Imaginosity opened its doors in August 2007, it has welcomed over 650,000 visitors. The museum encourages hands-on and minds-on philosophy which encourages all visitors and children to have a fu

The Ark which is located in Europe, in the heart of Temple Bar, opened in 1995 as the first dedicated cultural centre for children. It hosts an outdoor ampitheatre, workshop, indoor theatre and gallery spaces. Children can visit the museum accompanied by their parents, friends, relatives or with the