National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
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Opened in 1890 the national Museum of Ireland Archaeology, Kildare Street displays artefacts dating from 7000 BC to the 20th century.
The Irish archaeological collections included The Treasury, featuring outstanding examples of Celtic and Medieval art such as the famous Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard. Within the exhibition the second gallery is devoted to an early medieval Book of the Psalms known as the Faddan More Psalter. This Manuscript, which dates to approximately AD 800, was discovered by chance in a Co. Tipperary bog in 2006. Or-Ireland's Gold features the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in Europe, while Prehistoric Ireland introduces the visitors to the everyday culture of prehistory. Viking Ireland focuses on Irish archaeology from 800-1500 AD. Medieval Ireland 1150-1550 explores life in later medieval Ireland: meet the nobles who go to war, the common people who work and the clergy who pray in galleries entitled "Power", "Work" and "Prayer".
MUSEUM SHOP:
Visit the Museum shop for all your shopping needs. It’s a great place to pick up presents with the added benefit of buying Irish.
The craft section is a real winner with its elegant scarves and blankets as well as gorgeous jewellery, pottery and hand turned wood. Browsing the book section is an entertainment in itself – but it’s also a handy place to find that perfect gift. Not forgetting the kids with a wide range of arts and crafts to suit all ages. Tel: 01 677 7444 or E-mail: shopks@museum.ie
MUSEUM CAFE:
Visit the Museum Café for a wide variety of tasty and seasonal meals and snacks. Enjoy our freshly baked produce and speciality teas and coffees; the perfect complement to your museum visit. For queries and bookings contact the Museum Café: +353 1 6334280
Admission is Free
- Not fully wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
Sunday/Monday: 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday - Saturday : 10am - 5pm
Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
Latitude: 53.340222
Longitude: -6.2549382
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