The 15 Best Museum Visits in Dublin

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.Giant’s Causeway with the Titanic Exhibition and the best of Northern Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,122 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland with a guide such as Quiggs, May, Mac, or Luke, depending on the day. Visit Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, Titanic Belfast, and central Belfast in about 13 hours, with transport and Titanic admission included.

“We had a wonderful experience! Giants Causeway was spectacular! We could have stayed for hours. We are a family of 5 ages 20, 18 and 13 and they all enjoyed the tour. Our guide was great and gave lots of information along the way and was very specific on where to go once off the bus at all of the stops. I would highly recommend. It was also nice to give my husband a break from driving and he said it was his favorite part of our trip.”

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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.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum with Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · from $25

Join an English-speaking guide for a 75-minute tour behind Temple Bar’s Wall of Fame. You’ll see Thin Lizzy and U2 displays, memorabilia, rehearsal spaces, a working recording studio, and a Dublin music venue. Guides such as Alan and Bryan are known for lively storytelling.

“Fabulous.. great experience our guide was a mine of information.. the whole tour was an eye opener for Irish music.”

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15.EPIC Museum and Jeanie Johnston Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · from $36

Start with a guided tour of the Jeanie Johnston, where guides such as Claire and Owin bring famine-era journeys to life. Then explore EPIC independently, using interactive galleries, music, dance, and a free souvenir passport to trace Irish influence around the world.

“Claire was absolutely fantastic with all the history she told us and her passion for the Jeanie. The boat is lovely too, really makes it easy to imagine what it would have been like travelling in the Jeanie. Would definitely recommend.”

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