Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology)-Tours

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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Saturday 1st February - Saturday 22nd February

Throughout the month of February, join one of our FREE public tours to find out more about life in Ireland from the Stone Age to Early Medieval Ireland and see some of Ireland's most iconic treasures at the Museum.

Join in this tour and see some of the most famous artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology’s collection and learn about life from Stone Age to Medieval Ireland. Discover perfectly preserved fish traps from the Mesolithic, gold objects from the Bronze Age and iconic Early Medieval treasures of the ‘Tara’ Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice.

No booking required, places allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Families with children 8+


Date:
Saturday 1st February - Saturday 22nd February
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free
Address:
National Museum of Ireland: Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Google Map of National Museum of Ireland: Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

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