Little Museum of Dublin

The Little Museum of Dublin was named the “best museum experience in Dublin” by the Irish Times in 2013 and was ranked on TripAdvisor as the #10 attraction to see in Dublin. The museum, located in an 18th-century Georgian townhouse, chronicles the history of Dublin in the 20th century. It provides visitors with information on life in Dublin during that time period. Perfect for history buffs and anyone interested in learning more about Dublin, this museum is a great way to spend a few hours.

National Museum of Ireland

The National Museum of Ireland offers free admission to visitors. With an emphasis on Irish history, art, culture, and archaeology, the museum offers a wide range of exhibits and collections. The museum also has several Victorian gardens on the grounds where visitors can go for a stroll and enjoy some of the loveliest gardens Dublin has to offer.

Dublin Castle

Taking a tour of the historical Dublin Castle is a great way to spend your day. Built-in the 13th century, the castle served as a military fortress, prison, treasury, court of law, and administration headquarters for centuries. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction. The castle is open daily for guided tours where you can walk the grounds of the historical Gothic Chapel Royal and view the excavation site of Viking and medieval Dublin, among other things.

Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol was once a prison but is now a museum and one of Ireland’s most important historical monuments. A visit to Kilmainham Gaol will take you on a journey through Irish history and its fight for independence. Many Irish revolutionaries were imprisoned and executed in Kilmainham Gaol. Though bleak, the prison holds a particular historical and cultural significance and gives visitors a rare opportunity to share in the history of Irish nationalism.

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse is a very popular tourist attraction in Dublin. Located at St. James’s Gate Brewery, the storehouse is in an old fermentation plant seven stories high. The self-guided tour takes visitors through the history of Guinness. A story that begins over 250 years ago is told through various interactive exhibits and ends at Gravity Bar, Dublin’s highest rooftop bar where you can enjoy views of Dublin while, of course, sipping on some Guinness.

Old Jameson Distillery

Whiskey lovers won’t want to skip out on a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery. Located just off Smithfield Square in Dublin, the Old Jameson Distillery is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971. It is now a visitors center that provides guided tours and whiskey tastings. There are a number of guided tours given throughout the day, so you can pop in at most hours and learn about the history of the Jameson brand and even try the whiskey.

Katana Dumont