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 151 places from Museum category.

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Old Irish Ways
Museum
👍👍 Interesting large collection of farming, shop products , and life generally from days gone by. Personal tour by Denis with demonstrations. Best to call to check it's open first. Fee €7 but worth it.
5.00 (86 reviews) (~181.94 km from centre)
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Fancroft Mill and Gardens
Museum
👍👍 Such a beautiful spot for photography or videography and even just for a little walk! Its very calm and relaxed.
5.00 (15 reviews) (~110.47 km from centre)
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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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Monaghan Caveman Exhibition.
Museum
👍👍 What a gem! Educational and insightful with very interesting dioramas and information panels. We learned lots about life in neolithic Ireland and even got to try on some recreation caveman garb. Great for kids too and a must visit for any budding anthropologists.
5.00 (14 reviews) (~211.26 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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Coleman Heritage Centre
Museum
👍👍 This is the Michael Coleman heritage center in Gurteen Co Sligo dedicated to the memory of Michael and his famous fiddle playing, Michael Coleman (January 31, 1891 – January 4, 1945) was an Irish fiddle player from County Sligo, and a major exponent of the Sligo fiddle style. The farmhouse cottage...
5.00 (10 reviews) (~165.47 km from centre)
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BJD Stone
Museum
👍👍 Great staff and gives local employment.
5.00 (9 reviews) (~127.89 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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Saint Martin's Well
Museum
👍👍 A LOVELY QUIET PLACE TO PRAY
5.00 (6 reviews) (~235.14 km from centre)
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Temple of the Saints (Teampull na Naomh)
Museum
👍👍 One of the most peaceful places I've visited in Ireland. beautiful and stunning scenery
5.00 (6 reviews) (~203 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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Kilcullen Heritage Centre
Museum
5.00 (5 reviews) (~40.15 km from centre)
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Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum
Museum
👍👍 Lovely museum. You can immediately tell that a lot of love and attention has gone into setting up and maintaining the museum. Beautifully kept and well worth a visit.
4.90 (143 reviews) (~121.29 km from centre)
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Glenview Folk Museum
Heritage museum
👍👍 Brian is most knowledgeable about his collection, he is passionate about everything he has at his museum. This place is well worth a visit, go see for yourself you will enjoy.
4.90 (132 reviews) (~126.14 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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Old Irish Goat Centre
Museum
👍👍 Honestly one of the (many) highlights of our stay in Achill. We learned so much about the old Irish goat and the enthusiasm and passion of the person at the front desk (sorry, forgot your name!) was contagious! If you have 5-15 minutes, definitely stop by.
4.90 (69 reviews) (~238.66 km from centre)
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Pollboy Lookout
Museum
👍👍 Fabulous walk, but weather is very important. You would have to be very careful in parts. Rain coat advised. Well worth the trip. All the local people had a welcome for everyone. Nice to see. Its a pity to see the shops and cafe's all closed still. So make sure to support these places when they reop...
4.90 (63 reviews) (~215.11 km from centre)
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EIRE 70
Museum
4.90 (62 reviews) (~197.71 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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