Hidden gems: Museums in Dublin

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Dublin. This list contains 60 places from Museum category.

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Ballitore Library & Quaker Museum
Public library
👍👍 A beautiful little library and a gem of a museum upstairs in what was Mary Leadbeater's home. The librarian is very helpful and took out plans and names of those interred in the nearby Quaker burial ground.
5.00 (14 reviews) (~52.85 km from centre)
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Pat Kelly's Shed
Museum
👍👍 Amazing hidden gem! Came from Leitrim after hearing Pat on the radio. Pat is an absolute star, we could have listened to him all day, his knowledge and stories are fascinating! Such an interesting Aladdin’s cave full of important historical items, a must see! Can’t recommend highly enough! 5 stars...
5.00 (11 reviews) (~79.15 km from centre)
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Moybologue Motte & Bailey
Museum
5.00 (7 reviews) (~73.95 km from centre)
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The GRANGE Trout Fishery
Museum
5.00 (6 reviews) (~73.14 km from centre)
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Kilcullen Heritage Centre
Museum
5.00 (5 reviews) (~40.15 km from centre)
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Kildrought House
Historical landmark
👍👍 Very recommended visit. Genuinely restored house to its 18th century origins with an incredible guide - its owner. Got the luck to visit it on spot since there was already an appointment, but it requires pre booking.
5.00 (5 reviews) (~18.43 km from centre)
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Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre
Museum
👍👍 Amazingly interactive, both myself and the kids loved it. We ended up spending hours there, just exploring everything. Staff were so helpful and knowledgeable!
4.90 (111 reviews) (~94.38 km from centre)
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Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
Museum
👍👍 Very short, informative, designed well and clearly layed out. Suitable for wheelchairs. Free entry and welcomed by very friendly staff. Would recommend for those interested in poetry.
4.90 (44 reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)
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Irish United Nations Veterans Association Headquarters and Post 1
Museum
👍👍 Well worth a visit especially for Veterans from any military background except Russia 👍
4.90 (30 reviews) (~1.72 km from centre)
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Moyglare Manor - Country House & Gardens
Self-catering accommodation
4.90 (29 reviews) (~24.22 km from centre)
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Irish Fly-Fishing & Game Shooting Museum
Museum
👍👍 What an outstanding collection of our hunting and fishing heritage and what an outstanding spiel from Walter, the lone curator and owner. Another visit is a must. Happy days
4.90 (19 reviews) (~92.45 km from centre)
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Irish Railway Record Society
Museum
👍👍 Open Tuesday evening 19.30 to 21.45 Archive information relating to the various railway s in Ireland past and present. Also have a limited number old staff record's A railway Library open to all. See
4.90 (10 reviews) (~2.43 km from centre)
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Lismaconly Cemetery
Museum
4.90 (9 reviews) (~80.85 km from centre)
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Tree of Life
Sculpture
👍👍 I could stand here and look at all the amazing detail carved by Tommy. This is one of the most jaw dropping creations I've seen on my travels.
4.80 (65 reviews) (~6.91 km from centre)
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Glendalough Monastic Site
Museum
👍👍 Beautiful to walk nearby here and see the lovely castle ruins and the grounds
4.80 (64 reviews) (~37.92 km from centre)
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County Carlow Military Museum
War museum
Military, wartime & army memorabilia & uniforms on display in a 19th century church.
4.80 (33 reviews) (~71.8 km from centre)
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Maria Edgeworth Centre
Museum
👍👍 The Maria Edgeworth Centre is situated in an old school building from the year 1840 and has been adapted to interpret the story of the Edgeworth Family, but mostly concentrating on Maria...….a fascinating character who was an early pioneer in education and a well renowned writer, equal to her contem...
4.80 (28 reviews) (~97.35 km from centre)
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The Crows Nest Sea Scout Den, Dollymount
Museum
😐 Not actually a crow's nest
4.80 (23 reviews) (~5.67 km from centre)
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Irish West Bromwich Albion Museum
Museum
👍👍 The west brom museum is by far the best ever museum ive ever been to Great hospitality Fantastic host and it had lovely new carpet Frank skinner doesnt have a west brom museum in his gaff 😀
4.80 (12 reviews) (~6.03 km from centre)
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McGuire’s Hill
Museum
👍👍 This place is worth a walk especially with the little ones. Loads of hills, dips and super for a game of hide and seek. No bins around so please bring your rubbish home to preserve the area
4.80 (9 reviews) (~43.01 km from centre)
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