Natural History Museum, Dublin
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The Natural History Museum, DublinFree Admission Tourist Attraction in Ireland #7The Natural History Museum of Ireland is located on Merrion Street, just yards from the National Gallery of Ireland and right in the heart of Dublin City Centre. The museum is sometimes unflatteringly referred to as the 'Dead Zoo', housing as it does 10,000 exhibits of wildlife and creatures of every imaginable variety. The 'Irish Room' on the ground floor of the museum houses those species that are found in Ireland, including a reconstructed skeleton of an Irish deer with an antler span of 3.5 metres. The Discovery Zone in the Museum allows visitors to handle and examine a badger and whale skull and is a good place to bring kids as their attention span begins to wane! 
The Museum is certain to appeal to children more than some of the other Museums in Dublin, (for example the National Gallery). It is in a great location and is adjacent to Merrion Square that is great for a stroll and houses a small playground. St. Stephens Green is just a couple of minutes walk away and boasts a much bigger playground so this part of Dublin should be considered if you have kids in tow! Find out more here: http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/natural-history.aspx |
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