Dublin Festival of History Tours
Celebrate Dublin Festival of History at NMI - Archaeology
Detail view of the Ardagh Chalice
Detail of ribbon torc terminal
Detail of hand from 'Old Croghan Man', a bog body on display in the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibition
A range of silver brooches made by Irish and Viking craftsmen. Ninth and tenth centuries.
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Find out moreWe 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.
This silver paten, like the Derrynaflan Chalice, is part of a hoard of altar vessels found at Derrynaflan, Lurgoe, Co. Tipperary.
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