This museum has various branches, but this is the mother of them all. We started by having lunch in the gorgeous cafe, then took in the celtic treasury. Who knew they were so stylish and advanced, even in prehistoric times? The museum itself is a wonderful building, and the displays are attractively and clearly presented - and free, too! Plenty... More

Smaller version of the British Museum. Liked it very much except it only had a very small Viking exhibit. The bodies recovered from the bogs 3,000 years ago are a must see.

This was the most interesting museum we visited whilst in Dublin. The prehistoric section was fascinating, as were the bog bodies. Great that it's free - would definitely recommend visiting.

There isn't much to do in Dublin for free, so I would make this a stop. The exhibit is phenomenal and very educational. If you are a fan of Archeology and History, this is a place. Go early to avoid the after school crowd and because they close at 6.

This was the most fascinating thing in Dublin, to the point that I decided to spend a second day here instead of taking a Guinness tour. The layout is well-planned and the treasures here are awe-inspiring. Upon entering, a turn to the left takes you to the beginning evidence of man's existence on the island, with primitive tools etc. You... More

While this is not a large museum, the items displayed are very nice and they give you an appreciation of Irish history.

I liked this museum for several reasons. I felt the items in the museum were well picked and provided a good overview of the past history of the region. The museum is free which means you have no reason not to take a moment and peruse this unique museum during your Dublin stay.

Free, but full of treasures, the National Museum of Archeology is well worth a few hours of your time. Prehistoric carved stone, a huge nearly 5,000 yr old log boat, priceless ancient gold torcs & amazingly preserved bog bodies-with hair! - and loads more are there. Don't miss it.

Incredible collection of prehistoric artifacts found in the bogs of Ireland. Collection includes lots of gold jewelry hidden in the bogs between 1,000 and 2,000 BC. There are several bog bodies in this museum, one amazingly preserved as if he died yesterday. The museum's treasury contains many ornate religious artifacts including the Cross of Cong, said to have once contained... More