The 15 Best Dublin Museums and Attractions

1.Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,112 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Spend about 75 minutes in Temple Bar with a guide such as Alan, Scott, Brian, or Emily, exploring Irish rock memorabilia, a Thin Lizzy display, working recording rooms, and a famous performance venue. You may even record or play a short song before finishing in central Dublin.

“Great tour. Highly recommend. Our guide, Alan, was one of the best guides I had on a tour. Took his time and made the tour very interesting. I learned a lot about the Irish musicians”

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2.The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,948 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

At the Little Museum of Dublin, a local guide such as Emma, Saul, George, or Pauline leads a lively tour through Dublin's past. Expect donated artifacts, U2 memorabilia, Tara's Palace dolls house, jokes, songs, and a compact Georgian setting near St Stephen's Green.

“Very informative..with humour...from the lovely George...all staff so friendly...good value for money too”

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3.Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,729 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

At EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin’s CHQ building, follow 20 self-guided galleries about Irish emigration, culture, and global influence. Your ticket includes a souvenir passport and a free audio guide app in nine languages. Allow 1.5 to 3 hours, and add the Irish Family History Centre separately if you want genealogy help.

“Very cool museum. Would highly recommend. Interesting and interactive history spanning the great famine to modern times.”

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4.The Dublin Pass with Tickets to 40+ Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,639 reviews · from $90

Use a 1 to 5 day Go City Dublin Pass for entry to more than 40 attractions. Scan your phone at places such as Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, EPIC, Dublin Zoo, and the city bus tour. Reserve popular stops early, then group nearby sights to get real value.

“You will see everything you need and want to see with this and no need to wait in lines with this pass. It’s a must for Dublin !”

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5.Irish Whiskey Museum Tour and Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 999 reviews · from $22

At 119 Grafton Street, an English-speaking guide leads you through four rooms of Irish whiskey history, from its Gaelic roots to its modern revival. Guides such as Brian, Linda, Andrew, and Matthew mix lively storytelling with a tutored tasting of three classic or four premium whiskeys. The premium option includes a branded tasting glass.

“Unfortunately I cannot recall the ladies name who ran the session but she was really helpful really informative and it was really good insight in terms of the history of whiskey. The whiskey tasting was great. Would highly recommend it.”

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6.EPIC Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 816 reviews · from $24

Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin’s CHQ building for a self-guided, interactive look at Irish people and their worldwide influence. Use the audio app, collect a souvenir passport, and return free within 10 days. Allow at least two hours.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum recently. An excellent way to spend a few hours learning about Irish history. All sections in bite sized, interactive, audio - not too overwhelming. We loved the reinvention of the beautiful building too. The passport is a good idea, along with allowing re-entry to the museum for the next 10 days.”

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7.Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $44

At 119 Grafton Street, learn how Irish whiskey rose, fell, and returned, then taste four styles with a Master Blender. You’ll make a personal blend and take home a miniature bottle. Guides such as Lydia, Colm, Linda, and Donal are known for lively storytelling.

“For our first night in Dublin it was a perfect introduction. It was great! And i absolutely hate whiskey( less now though). Thanks for a wonderful time.”

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8.Go City: Dublin Pass | Save up to 50% – Includes 35+ Things To Do

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 557 reviews · 1 to 5 days (approx.) · from $94

Use your phone to enter more than 35 Dublin attractions over one to five consecutive days. Highlights include Guinness Storehouse, Jameson, Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, EPIC, and a one-day Big Bus tour. Reserve Guinness and Jameson early, and check which museums are already free.

“Really hard to get value for money on this. We moved around pretty quickly but didn't use enough of the passes in 2 days. Better to pay as you go”

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9.Irish Whiskey Museum Blending Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 378 reviews · from $34

Spend 90 minutes at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum with an English-speaking guide, four tastings, and a hands-on blending session. You’ll hear the story of Irish whiskey, compare lesser-known bottles, create a personal blend, and take home a miniature bottle. Guides such as Hailey, Donal, Ellen, and Andrew have earned warm praise.

“We had a good time and we were surprised at the historical details and the value that we felt we received during the tour and tasting.”

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10.National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 367 reviews · from $22

Spend one day exploring Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus across three floors. See Irish writers, scientists, historic figures, film and music stars, Batman and the Joker, then tackle the enchanted forest, Mirror Maze, Chamber of Horrors, and Father Ted room. An English audio guide is included.

“There was lots of famous people to see my son loved batman and joker ! They all looked so real it was great! .”

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11.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $23

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking guide such as Briain, Linda, Matt, or Tiernan leads you through two Irish coffee origin stories, then shows you how to balance whiskey, coffee, sugar, and cream. You make and enjoy your own drink in 45 minutes.

“The tour was a lot of fun. Andrew, our guide was great and happy to participate in conversations. The experience was lovely and we also received a lot of information about different Irish whiskeys. Would recommend.”

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12.Irish Famine Museum / Exhibition Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

At Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, you’ll explore a one-hour self-guided exhibition on the Irish Potato Famine. Expect 19th-century photographs, newspapers, an original soup pot, a 15-minute film, translation guides, and rare aerial views over St. Stephen’s Green.

“A complete and very interesting exhibition. it also makes us think in relation to what happened with the covid and what is happening with the wheat ...”

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13.Skip the Line: The National Wax Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 216 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Explore three floors of wax figures and interactive displays at Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus. Meet Irish writers, scientists, musicians, and historical figures, then pose with U2, Oscar Wilde, Dracula, or Hannibal Lecter. Plan on 45 to 60 minutes, with some scary areas for young children.

“Was 10euro more exspensive to book on here as when I went to the museum to pick up my ticket the price was 10euro cheaper on the ticket”

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14.Skip-the-Line Little Museum of Dublin Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 161 reviews · from $23

Visit the Little Museum of Dublin on Lower Pembroke Street for a lively 29-minute English tour led by guides such as Emma, Pauline, Isabelle, or Ciarán. See people-donated objects, U2 memorabilia, and key moments from Dublin’s past, then ask your guide for local tips.

“Pauline was an excellent guide at the Little Museum of Dublin, providing insightful and engaging commentary. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and her detailed tour.”

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15.Dublin Explorer Pass: Save up to 50% on 3 to 7 Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 142 reviews · from $78

Use a digital Go City Explorer Pass for 3, 4, 5, or 7 Dublin attractions over 30 days. Pick from Guinness Storehouse, Jameson, Dublin Castle, Big Bus, cathedrals, museums, Dublin Zoo, and more. Reserve popular activities early, then show your QR code at each entrance.

“From the moment I used my pass for my first attraction, I knew I had made the best purchase possible. I had absolutely zero problem using my pass and it saved me lots of money and time. I would definitely recommend purchasing this pass. I bought mine before I left and was concerned about the printed out QR code, as I am not really tech savvy and do not like using my phone for these things, but it worked like a charm at every single attraction I used it at. I purchased the 7 attractions option as I wanted to use the pass at my leisure because I was spending…”

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