15 Museums in Dublin Worth the Day

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 inside Dublin’s Temple Bar music museum with a local guide. See Thin Lizzy, U2, Rory Gallagher, Michael Jackson, and Sinead O’Connor memorabilia, visit recording spaces used by major artists, and try recording your own song. Guides such as Alan, Scott, Brian, and Emily bring different stories and styles.

“Absolute fantastic tour Alan the Guide is very knowledgeable and passionate about the museum. He explained everything to our party and the content that is here to see is amazing.”

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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 Dublin’s Little Museum, a local guide such as George, Emma, Saul, or Pauline leads a lively English tour through donated city artifacts, Tara’s Palace dolls house, and U2 memorabilia. Plan on 30 minutes to an hour, with time afterward to browse. The small group is capped at 10, and advance booking holds your place without fixing a tour time.

“It was delightful ! Lisa was a remarkable tour guide — engaging, talented and very knowledgeable. ….”

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3.Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,729 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

At Dublin’s CHQ building, follow a self-guided journey through 20 galleries about Irish emigration, culture, and global influence. Your mobile ticket includes a souvenir passport, and a free app adds audio commentary in nine languages. Plan on 90 minutes, or up to three hours if you read and explore everything.

“Self paced, lots of interactive bits, not crowded at all Sunday morning 🙌🏻. Comfortable, situated on historical building, great gift shop, covers so very many facets of Irish history, sport, music, inventions, politicians, impactful emigrants…..fascinating!”

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4.Irish Whiskey Museum Tour and Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 999 reviews · from $22

Meet at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour guided tour led in English, with audio support in six other languages. You’ll trace Irish whiskey’s rise, collapse, and revival through four historic rooms, then taste three classic or four premium whiskeys with a master taster. The premium option includes a souvenir tasting glass.

“Andrew is awesome! Great tour and entertainment for a small price!”

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5.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 emigration. Use the app and headphones as touch screens, motion quizzes, audio, and video trace Irish lives across the world. Your ticket includes a souvenir passport and a return visit within 10 days.

“Well organized . Really nice guide. Good Corsican music to put you in the right mood.”

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6.Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $44

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street, an entertaining guide leads you through Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and return. You taste four styles with a Master Blender, then make your own blend and take home a miniature bottle. Guides such as Lydia, Colm, Linda, and Donal are praised for lively storytelling.

“Our tour guide Donal was amazing! It was such a fun and wonderful experience learning about whiskey as well as learning some interesting stories revolving around it.”

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7.Irish Whiskey Museum Blending Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 378 reviews · from $34

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking guide leads you through Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival before four tastings with a master blender. You then create a personal blend and take home a miniature bottle. Guides such as Hailey, Donal, Ellen, and Daniel are known for lively storytelling. Audio support is available in six additional languages.

“Bri was a great guide. Entertaining man and it was fun. a bit more time at the end to blend would be great”

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8.National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 367 reviews · from $22

Spend a day at Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus, spread across three floors and 13,000 square feet. See Irish writers, scientists, historic figures, music stars, film characters, a Father Ted room, an enchanted forest, a mirror maze, and a Chamber of Horrors. English audio guidance is included, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“Defo go to wax works the staff are amazing and so friendly. Esp Alanna and the receptionist.”

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9.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $23

Make your own Irish coffee at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum in a lively 45-minute class. Your English-speaking host explains two origin stories, then shows you how to balance whiskey, coffee, and cream. Guides such as Briain, Linda, Andrew, Tiernan, and Lydia have been praised for humor, warmth, and clear instruction.

“It was brilliant we had the tour guide all to ourselves and had a fabulous lesson making our Irish Coffees”

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10.Irish Famine Museum / Exhibition Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Visit a temporary Irish Famine exhibition above St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre in Dublin. Explore photographs, newspapers, artefacts, and a 15-minute documentary at your own pace. A translation guide is available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Allow about an hour, and look for the unusual aerial views of St. Stephen’s Green.

“History of Ireland! Great exhibition and experience. I learn a lot. Now I understand what was a reason for emigrations, 5 million Ireland people were thrown out from the island!!”

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11.Skip the Line: The National Wax Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 216 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Explore Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus at your own pace across three floors. Meet figures linked to Irish history, music, science, literature, and film, then try interactive rooms, a children’s area, mirrors, and horror displays featuring Dracula and Hannibal Lecter. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, and note that wax hands cost extra.

“The experience was great just like I expected we were very happy and would recommend the wax museum as a must visit.”

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12.Skip-the-Line Little Museum of Dublin Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 161 reviews · from $23

Visit the Little Museum of Dublin at 33 Lower Pembroke Street for an English-language, 29-minute guided tour through objects donated by Dubliners. Expect warm hosting, Irish humor, U2 memorabilia, photographs, and practical city advice from guides such as Emma, Pauline, Isabelle, and Ciarán. Tours run every 45 minutes from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Great time at the museum, learnt a lot with the help of Isabelle. She had us all hooked on every word, also has a beautiful voice. Recommend you take the time and pay the museum a visit.”

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13.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 through Dublin’s Irish Rock ’N’ Roll Museum in Temple Bar. See Thin Lizzy and U2 exhibits, music memorabilia, rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, and a working venue linked with artists including Hozier, Van Morrison, and The Script. Guides such as Alan and Bryan bring extra stories and humor.

“This tour saved my whole holiday! I liked most the updated information about new bands (even they are not yet history).”

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14.EPIC Museum and Jeanie Johnston Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · from $36

Tour the Jeanie Johnston with a guide such as Claire, Owin, or Katrina, then explore EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum at your own pace. Set aside about three hours in Dublin’s Docklands for the ship’s famine-era stories, interactive galleries, Irish music and migration tales. Both attractions sit side by side.

“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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15.Irish Famine Exhibition Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · from $16Best value

Visit Dublin’s Irish Famine Exhibition on the second floor of Stephens Green Shopping Centre. At your own pace, follow storyboards, rare photographs, films, newspaper reports, letters, and original objects that explain the Potato Famine, workhouses, evictions, disease, and emigration. Allow at least one hour.

“The exhibit is well done. Concise (took about an hour, self paced), but there was a good amount of information delivered. Obviously not a happy subject, but an important one to understand.”

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