Throughout the month of November
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Guided Tour: Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Discover more about some of Ireland's most famous artefacts on our Public Tour this October!
Exhibitions
Temporary Exhibition (Opened 8th December, 2021)
Colmcille: Sacred objects of a Saint - 1500 years of devotion
View exhibitionThe Shrine of the Cathach-Objects associated with saints were revered in the medieval period. These objects — relics — were held in containers known as reliquaries.
Detail view of the Ardagh Chalice
Detail of ribbon torc terminal
A range of silver brooches made by Irish and Viking craftsmen. Ninth and tenth centuries.
Visitor Information
Free Admission to all our museums
Opening hours
Tuesday - Saturday:
10am-5pm
Sunday - Monday:
1pm-5pm
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Engage and Learn
Discover a range of learning resources for at home or in the classroom.
Museum in the Classroom
Capture the imagination of your students and make learning fun!
Find out moreLearning Resources
We have a range of engaging learning resources for exploring, enjoying and learning through the Collections at the Museum.
Find out moreThe archaeological collection is the primary repository of ancient Irish artefacts.
The collection is an indispensable source for researchers into the development of Irish civilization from prehistoric times until the end of the Middle Ages and beyond.
Core collections assembled in the late 18th and 19th centuries by the Royal Dublin Society and the Royal Irish Academy have expanded over the last 100 years to number in excess of two million objects.
Did you know?
This silver chalice, originally found at Reerasta, Ardagh, Co. Limerick was used for dispensing Eucharistic wine during the celebration of Mass.
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Archaeology,
Kildare St,
Dublin 2,
D02 FH48
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