Museums in County Dublin
The National Museum of Ireland with its sites for archaeology, natural history, and decorative arts and history, the National Gallery of Ireland, the Chester Beatty, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Kilmainham Gaol and the Irish Museum of Modern Art, plus Malahide Castle in the north of the county.
County Dublin Museum Guide
Our guide lists 68 museums in County Dublin across 8 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Dublin (58), Dún Laoghaire (2), and Howth (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (31%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (15%), and Art & Design (13%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
25 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €13 at the median, and the middle half charge between €10 and €18.
27 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 34 offer dedicated programs for families, and 25 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in County Dublin
The best-known museums in County Dublin
National Library of IrelandHistory · Dublin
National Gallery of IrelandArt · Dublin
Chester BeattyArt · Dublin
Kilmainham GaolMemorial · Dublin
Irish Museum of Modern ArtArt · Dublin
Guinness StorehouseHistory · Dublin
James Joyce Tower and MuseumPeople · Dún Laoghaire
Hugh Lane GalleryArt · Dublin
DubliniaHistory · Dublin
EPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumHistory · Dublin
Museums in County Dublin with free admission
- National Library of IrelandHistory · Dublin
- National Gallery of IrelandArt · Dublin
- Chester BeattyArt · Dublin
- Irish Museum of Modern ArtArt · Dublin
- James Joyce Tower and MuseumPeople · Dún Laoghaire
Royal Hibernian AcademyArt · Dublin
National Museum of Ireland – Natural HistoryNature · Dublin
National Print MuseumTechnology · Dublin
National Museum of Ireland – ArchaeologyArchaeology · Dublin
National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & HistoryHistory · Dublin
Museums in County Dublin with programs for families
- National Gallery of IrelandArt · Dublin
- Irish Museum of Modern ArtArt · Dublin
- Guinness StorehouseHistory · Dublin
- Hugh Lane GalleryArt · Dublin
- DubliniaHistory · Dublin
- EPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumHistory · Dublin
- Royal Hibernian AcademyArt · Dublin
Museum of Literature IrelandPeople · Dublin- National Print MuseumTechnology · Dublin
Little Museum of DublinHistory · Dublin
Wheelchair-accessible museums in County Dublin
- National Gallery of IrelandArt · Dublin
- Chester BeattyArt · Dublin
- Irish Museum of Modern ArtArt · Dublin
- Guinness StorehouseHistory · Dublin
- Hugh Lane GalleryArt · Dublin
- EPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumHistory · Dublin
- Royal Hibernian AcademyArt · Dublin
- Little Museum of DublinHistory · Dublin
- National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & HistoryHistory · Dublin
14 Henrietta StreetHistory · Dublin
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Dublin?
Our directory currently lists 68 museums in County Dublin across 8 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Dublin?
Some of the best known are National Library of Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, Chester Beatty, Kilmainham Gaol, and Irish Museum of Modern Art.
Which museums in County Dublin offer free admission?
25 museums are free to visit – for example National Library of Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, Chester Beatty, and Irish Museum of Modern Art.
Which museums in County Dublin are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 42 are open, such as National Library of Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, and Kilmainham Gaol.
Which museums in County Dublin are wheelchair accessible?
27 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including National Gallery of Ireland, Chester Beatty, and Irish Museum of Modern Art. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in County Dublin?
A regular adult ticket costs €13 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €26. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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