| The Museum of Natural History... | | | | Royal Hospital in Kilmainham just west of Dublin city |
| The building itself was built in 1856 and is located on | | | | centre and close to Heuston Train Station. This 17th |
| Kildare Street. It's a must for all visitors to Dublin, | | | | century building will not disappoint you with it's |
| both young and old, and yes admission is free. The | | | | magnificent structure and manicured gardens and |
| Museum of Natural History showcases a huge range | | | | courtyards offering top class facilities. Why not feast |
| of zoological collections that can be viewed on three | | | | your eyes on the colourful and latest exhibitions on |
| levels. From butterflys to an elephant skeleton you | | | | offer. |
| name it, your eyes will be wide with delight at the | | | | Opening hours are as follows: From Tuesday to |
| colourful 10,000 exhibits on show here. You could | | | | Saturday 10am to 5.30pm, excluding Wednesday, |
| spend hours inside reading all the information about | | | | Wednesday 10.30am to 5.30pm, Sunday's and Bank |
| various species dating back to 1856, some of which | | | | Holidays from 12pm to 5.30pm, closed on Mondays, |
| are extent today. | | | | Good Friday and 24th and 25th December. |
| The opening hours for The Museum of Natural | | | | The National Library of Ireland... |
| History are as follows: From Tuesday to Saturday: | | | | The National Library of Ireland was established in |
| 10am to 5pm and on Sunday's from 2pm to 5pm. It's | | | | 1890 and is located on Kildare Street in the city |
| closed on Mondays and Bank Holidays, Christmas Day | | | | centre. This library has a huge collection of Irish |
| and Good Friday. | | | | books and Irish related articles and manuscripts |
| Dublin Castle... | | | | ranging from books to maps, manuscripts to |
| Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of Dublin's | | | | newspapers, photographs to music and much more. |
| historic city centre quarter just a 5 minute walk from | | | | You can gain access to all newspaper articles ever |
| Saint Stephen's Green. This is a splendid building dating | | | | published and if you wish you can also gain access to |
| back to 930 and steeped in Irish history. It was | | | | the genealogy section and trace your ancestors. The |
| originally home to the Danish Vikings, then in 1204 it | | | | building is also an attraction in itself. |
| became home to Kind John of England. It followed | | | | Opening hours are as follows: Monday to Wednesday |
| many years later as a seat of Government and | | | | 10am to 9pm, Thursday and Friday's 10am to 5pm |
| played its part in the 1916 Rising. Today it plays host | | | | and Saturday's from 10am to 1pm. |
| to presidential and state functions as well as admiring | | | | Dublin Tourism Information - Suffolk Street... |
| tourists from all over the world. | | | | A visit to Dublin Tourism is a must when in Dublin. It's |
| You can also stroll around the grounds or relax in the | | | | located on Suffolk Street, just around the corner |
| courtyard. However there is a fee to go inside the | | | | from Grafton Street, in the magnificent and restored |
| castle. | | | | Saint Andrew's Church. Here you'll experience top |
| Admission Prices are as follows: | | | | class facilities in a helpful and friendly environment. |
| Adults: 4.50 Euro | | | | Receive free advise from the many friendly travel |
| Senior citizens and students (with I.D.): 3.50 Euro | | | | advisors there, you can also pick up some free |
| Children (under 12 years): 2.00 Euro | | | | guides and a very useful and detailed map of Dublin. |
| For groups attending Dublin Castle you can avail of | | | | Train time tables and bus time tables are also |
| group booking prices, minimum group number is 20, | | | | available here. |
| and the leader is free. Dublin Castle's Opening Times | | | | Stretching your legs doesn't cost a thing... |
| are from Monday to Friday from 10am - 4.45pm, | | | | Lastly, why not take a stroll around Dublin's fair city. |
| Sunday's and Public Holidays from 2pm - 4.45pm, and | | | | There is no better way to take in the atmosphere |
| closed on the following days: Good Friday, 25th-26th | | | | of Dublin City with its many sights, sounds, and |
| December, 1st January. | | | | architecture and of course it's people. On your way |
| The Irish Museum of Modern Art... | | | | you can take in Trinity Collage, Dublin's Quays, the |
| Established in 1990 The Irish Museum of Modern Art, | | | | Customs House, the vibrant Temple Bar area, the |
| better known as The IMMA is a very well established | | | | shoppers paradise of Grafton Street with it's many |
| art museum showcasing the very best in modern and | | | | street performers and much more. |
| contemporary art. The Museum is located in The | | | | |
