About National Museum of Ireland , Archaeology
Nestled on Kildare Street, a mere 5-minute stride from Grafton Street's violinists, this museum unlocks Ireland's ancient past. Gold torcs from 1,300 BC shimmer beside bog bodies and Celtic crosses. Free highlights include the Ardagh Chalice and Tara Brooch, masterworks of Insular art. Rotunda entrance echoes with 4,000 years of history, perfect Grafton Street area museum.
What to Expect
Trace Stone Age to Viking eras: Newgrange replicas glow like dawn. Sensory thrill of intricate metalwork under spotlights.
Insider Tips
Morning from Grafton; Ór , Ireland's Gold exhibit dazzles. Audio guide essential. Nearby Leinster House peek.
Ancient Ireland's glittering trove.