To save you the research, we’ve put together a list of 3 museums you simply have to visit this Summer…
The Little Museum of Dublin is a museum of the people. Everything in the museum was donated by the people of Dublin. Through a combination of tangible artefacts and 30 minute guided tours, the fascinating history and cultural heritage of Ireland's capital city is brought to life.
The museum offers a unique experience that has captivated thousands of visitors from across the globe and closer to home. With hospitality and humour at the heart of the museum's ethos, it's no wonder The Little Museum of Dublin has earned a place as one of Ireland's top attractions on TripAdvisor.
The Little Museum of Dublin is open every day from 9am to 4pm. Entry is by guided tour. Tours run every hour and every half hour during peak season.
GAA Museum & Tours:
Teidi Tours: If you go down to Croke Park today, you're sure of a big surprise! Specifically for younger visitors, Teidí Tours include a bear making workshop followed by a family-friendly guided tour of Croke Park. Each child who visits will make their very own GAA Museum sports bear to take home. Tickets are limited and must be booked online in advance to avoid disappointment. Tours run every Friday in July at 11.30am and 2.30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Book now at http://crokepark.ie/teidi-tours
Legends Tours:
From 10 May - 16 August the Bord Gáis Energy GAA Legends Tour Series invites fans to join their heroes at Croke Park as they give fascinating insights into careers that were packed with brilliant moments. Players will be interviewed by a GAA Museum tour guide about their career, giving people a tour through their earliest memories of playing Gaelic Games, lining out for club and county, their heroes and their Croke Park memories.
EPIC Museum:
Located in Dublin's Docklands, it covers the history of the Irish diaspora and emigration to other countries. A museum with so much heart, it was voted as "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" at the 2019, 2020 and 2021 World Travel Awards.
You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold here, but you will discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world.
Tourism doesn’t always have to lie beyond our borders.
This month we’re encouraging people to be a tourist in their own country and support the local attractions that contribute so much to our country’s rich history.
So, why not tick these museums off your bucket list this July?