All historic houses to visit in Dublin

Step into the past at 21 historic houses in Dublin. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Dublin:

  1. Teeling Whiskey Distillery1

    Teeling Whiskey Distillery

     Dublin
    The Teeling Distillery, established in Dublin in 2015 by the Teeling Whiskey Company, is a significant addition to the city's rich history of whiskey distilling. It is the first new whiskey distillery to have opened in Dublin in over 125 years, marking a significant milestone in the revival of the city's whiskey distilling tradition.
  2. The Little Museum of Dublin2

    The Little Museum of Dublin

     Dublin
    The Little Museum of Dublin is housed in an 18th-century Georgian town house and tells stories about the Irish capital. Visitors can get informative guided tours to get to meet characters like James Joyce and John F Kennedy.
  3. Kilmainham Gaol3

    Kilmainham Gaol

     Dublin
    Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe. Leaders of the rebellions of 1798, 1803, 1848, 1867 and 1916 were detained here. Names such as Henry Joy McCracken, Robert Emmet, Anne Devlin, Charles Stewart Parnell and the leaders of 1916 will always be associated with the goal. Ac
  4. Dublinia: The Heart of Viking and Medieval Dublin4

    Dublinia: The Heart of Viking and Medieval Dublin

     Dublin
    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
  5. GPO Witness History Visitor Centre5

    GPO Witness History Visitor Centre

     Dublin
    GPO Witness History Visitor Centre is specifically for those who want to explore the history of modern Ireland and the 1916 Easter Rising in the Dublin city centre. You can follow the rebels' footsteps by joining the Easter Rising Tour and find out the role it played in Dublin years ago. Once in the
  6. National Leprechaun Museum6

    National Leprechaun Museum

     Dublin
    The National Leprechaun Museum is the first ever tourist attraction that is dedicated to the Irish myth. Situated in the heart of Dublin, The National Leprechaun museum gives visitors a break off the normal world into a world full of fun and magic. It gives a sense of Irish cultural identity and ima
  7. National Wax Museum Plus7

    National Wax Museum Plus

     Dublin
    The National Wax Museum Plus, is a popular tourist attraction located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. It is a unique museum that showcases an extensive collection of wax figures, interactive exhibits, and immersive experiences, providing visitors with an entertaining and educational journey through
  8. Dublin Writers Museum8

    Dublin Writers Museum

     Dublin
    Dublin Writers Museum is a museum situated in Dublin Ireland. Opened in 1991 Dublin Writers Museum houses a history of Dublin. This museum which is located in an 18th century mansion in the north city centre has collections featuring both the lives and works of famous Dublins celebrities over a peri
  9. Áras an Uachtaráin9

    Áras an Uachtaráin

     Dublin
    Áras an Uachtaráin, which is a museum in Dublin Ireland, was originally built by Park Ranger Nathaniel Clements. Áras an Uachtaráin is built on a 130 acres of parkland and gardens dating back to when the house was built in 1751. The museum is a family home and also a venue for state occassions due t
  10. The James Joyce Centre10

    The James Joyce Centre

     Dublin
    The James Joyce Centre is a museum in Dublin in Ireland. The Centre is housed in a stunning 17th Century Georgian building. With more than 3 floors, The James Joyce Centre covers all of Joyce’s life and work with a permanent interactive exhibition on Ulysses. It doesn't matter whether you are intere
  11. National Photographic Archive11

    National Photographic Archive

     Dublin
    The National Photographic Archive is home to the biggest Irish photographers. The museum solely relies on collections from individual donations and purchase. The National Photographic Archive has both contemporary and historical collections though most of its collections are historical. The collecti
  12. The Custom House12

    The Custom House

     Dublin
    The Custom House in Dublin is located on the Northern banks of River Liffey. It is regarded as one of the jewels in the city's architectural crown.Several sculptures found in the building were sculpted by the famous Irish sculptor, Edward Smyth. Inside the house you will find features such as pavili
  13. The Labour History Museum13

    The Labour History Museum

     Dublin
    The Irish Labour History Society Museum which was opened on 26th June 1990 is operated by the Irish Labour History Society. The Irish Labour History Society Museum has a collection on display with the option of making an appointment to use their extensive library and archives (10,000+ books, newspap
  14. Irish Architectural Archive14

    Irish Architectural Archive

     Dublin
    Established in 1976, The Irish Architectural Archive had a mandate of collecting and preserving any architectural related material of Ireland and make it available to the public.
  15. Garda Museum & Archives15

    Garda Museum & Archives

     Dublin
    The Garda Museum & Archives is a small museum that covers the history of policing in Ireland. The Garda Museum and Archives are located at Treasury Building, Dublin Castle. Those who visit the museum find an exhibition about the history of An Garda Síochána and information on policing in Ireland bef
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    The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience

     Dublin
    The irish Rock N Roll Museum is based in the heart of the city centre in Dublin. The museum experience brings about all the best and worst of the Irish culture over the past 30 years. The irish Rock N Roll Museum gives the visitors a chance to look behind the scenes at a real life working music venu
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    Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum

     Dublin
    Number Twenty Nine: Georgian House Museum is a preserved Georgian townhouse in Dublin. The house is furnished to the styles of the period of 1790 to 1820, illustrating how the residents and the servants lived. The house museum includes furniture, fittings, and clothes which are Georgian items from t
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    TCD Zoological Museum

     Dublin
    The TCD Zoological Museum, which has around 25,000 specimens, is located on the campus of Trinity College Dublin. The TCD Zoological Museum is home to the most amazing creatures and emphasizes education and engaging the society in the science of whole organisms. Also featured in the museum are the a
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    Revenue Museum

     Dublin
    The Revenue Museum is a small museum located in the crypt of the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle. The museum occupies a small room. Just through the entrance of The Revenue Museum, you will see signs which tell you what to do and where to go. It has cabinets full of historical display items which were
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    Grand Lodge Museum

     Dublin
    The second most senior grand lodge in the world is the Grand Lodge Museum in Ireland. The museum offers a clear outline of the history of the masonic fraternity in Ireland. The Grand lodge museum is also the oldest of all free mason lodges. It has a wide range of archives where visitors can learn ab
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    Dublin City Archives

     Dublin
    Dublin City Archives is located in Dublin in Ireland. It contains records of the civic government of Dublin from 1171 to the late 20th century. Some of the records in Dublin City Archives include City Council and committee minutes, account books, correspondence, reports, court records, charity petit