Best Museums in Ireland that You Must Explore!
When you are travelling abroad, what are the places that you usually visit? Oftentimes, most people prioritize the picturesque natural landscapes, theme parks, or restaurants of a foreign country. But aside from these places, you should also add museums to your itinerary, especially if you are taking a trip to countries such as Ireland.
Museums aren’t just old bones and ancient artifacts. Some places are also full of oddities that’ll surely tickle your fancy. In Ireland, you can enter a 22 room dollhouse, explore an underground mine, or even see what a leprechaun’s lair looks like. Aside from learning more about the Irish culture, these museums can also be a quiet spot for people who want to rest.
Check out the list below to see the top museums that you should visit on your next Irish holiday.
- National Leprechaun Museum
Have you ever thought about what the average day of a leprechaun looks like? Well, you can now satisfy your curiosity for these mischievous figures by visiting the National Leprechaun Museum. Located in Dublin City, this venue lets the patrons experience the magic and sights of Ireland’s most iconic mythical creature.
During the trip, you’ll be guided by a storyteller who can tell you more about Irish folklores. You can visit the Giant’s Causeway, the fairy hill, and even at the end of a rainbow. The Irish are known for their great storytelling techniques, so this is something that you should never miss.
- Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood
This dollhouse is composed of 22 rooms. The expert craftsmen who built these rooms took 20 years before they managed to complete it. The museum’s most popular attraction is the “house in the bottle” which is considered as the world’s smallest dollhouse. In addition, you an also check out a dollhouse that’s 300 years old.
- Imaginosity
This museum in Sandyford is specially designed to entice a kid to become more curious about his world. It features different areas such as The Garage where they can be a mechanic for a day, or the Dr. Apple-a-Day’s Surgery where they can learn how to use an x-ray. Kids can also buy goods at the Village Market and whip up a delicious meal at the Dublin Diner. There’s also a theater area where the little ones can sing and dance to their heart’s content.
Have you visited other museums that weren’t part of this list? If so, feel free to share your wonderful adventures in the comments!
Marissa
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This article was perfect timing! I’ll be doing a road trip of Ireland in August and will be sure to check out a few of these, especially the National Leprechaun Museum!
Bola
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Love the dollhouse and would love to see Ireland one day.
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Hopefully you would visit on a sunny day :)