Ireland's national treasure trove
Neighborhood: Georgian Dublin
Phone: +353 (0)1 677 7444
Fax: +353 (0)1 677 7450
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The National Museum houses artifacts which date from 7,000 B.C. to the 20th century. The Kildare Street site is home to pieces from Viking times, alongside Celtic masterpieces and one of the largest collections of Bronze Age gold in the world. The centerpiece of the collection is the Ardagh Chalice, which dates back to 800 A.D. The museum also includes an exhibition dealing with Ireland's struggle for independence from 1916-1922. There's a pleasant café and bookstore on-site.
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Rites of Passage at TaraJan 1st, 2008 to Dec 31st, 2009
Explores the history behind one of the most well-known archaeological spots in Ireland.
Ór - Ireland's Gold
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The permanent exhibition "Ór - Ireland's Gold" features a vast collection of Gold ornaments from the period ranging between 2200 BC to 500 BC. The prehistoric collection gives a clear outlook of the ornamental value of gold.
The Treasury
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
"The Treasury" is a permanent exhibition displaying the metal works from the "Pagan Celtic Iron Age" to the "Middle Ages". The grand collection portrays an elaborate collection of gold and silver ornaments highlighting the transformation of designs through ages. Check this out at the National Museum at Kildare Street and be enthralled.
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