14 Dublin Museum Visits Worth a Day of Your Trip

1.Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,112 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

In Temple Bar, a local guide leads you through Irish rock memorabilia, a performance venue used by artists including Thin Lizzy and Van Morrison, and recording and rehearsal rooms. Expect photographs, a short film, music history and the chance to try recording a song. The tour lasts about 75 minutes and is offered in English.

“I recently visited the Dublin Rock and Roll Museum, and I have to say, it was an unforgettable experience! The museum is packed with cool memorabilia and fascinating insights into Dublin's rich music history, with a special focus on rock and roll legends. The exhibits are diverse and engaging, showcasing everything from iconic instruments to behind-the-scenes stories that really bring the music scene to life. A huge shout-out to my tour guide, Gline (I hope I’m spelling that correctly!). She was absolutely fantastic—super knowledgeable and full of energy. She made the entire tour not only informative but also a lot of fun. Her passion for the music and history of…”

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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 15 St. Stephen’s Green, a local guide leads you through a small Georgian townhouse packed with objects donated by Dubliners. Expect a brisk, funny introduction to the city, plus a room devoted to U2 and Tara’s Palace, a vast dolls house. The tour lasts about 30 minutes to an hour, and prebooking reserves your place without locking you into a specific time.

“This was a fabulous tour. Our tour guide, George, was knowledgeable and very funny. Highly recommend!”

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3.Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket

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

At EPIC in Dublin’s CHQ building, follow Irish emigration through 20 self-guided galleries, from reasons people left to the lives and contributions they made abroad. Pick up a passport to stamp as you go, and download the free audio guide in one of nine languages. Allow about 90 minutes, or longer if you want to read and try more of the interactive displays.

“Our visit to the EPIC Museum was truly enjoyable, largely due to its engaging and interactive presentation of Ireland’s history. The museum does a remarkable job of capturing the country’s journey from past to present, offering insights that are both educational and inspiring. The passport stamping activity added an extra layer of fun, especially for families visiting with children. I would highly recommend visiting EPIC—there is so much to discover and appreciate about the Emerald Isle in this thoughtfully designed and memorable experience.”

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4.Irish Whiskey Museum Tour and Whiskey Tasting

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

At the Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street, an English-speaking guide leads you through four rooms tracing whiskey’s rise, decline, and revival, then a master taster introduces three classic or four premium Irish whiskeys. The one-hour visit includes audio guides in six other languages; premium also includes an aged whiskey and 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

At EPIC in Dublin’s Docklands, explore Irish emigration through touch screens, motion-sensor quizzes, audio and video. Your ticket includes an app-based audio guide, a souvenir passport, a temporary exhibition and a free return visit within 10 days. Plan about two hours, and bring a charged phone and headphones.

“Really special and interesting museum of the Irish people that emigrated. Lots of hands on activities. Loved it 😊”

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6.Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience

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

At the Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street, an entertaining guide leads you through Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival before a four-whiskey tasting with a Master Blender. You then create a personal blend and take home a miniature bottle. The session lasts about 75 minutes and is limited to 25 people.

“We enjoyed the host personality, and explaining the way whiskey is made. He made the whole experience great.”

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7.Irish Whiskey Museum Blending Tour with Tastings

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

At 119 Grafton Street, explore Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival on a guided museum tour, then taste four styles and make a personal blend to take home. The 90-minute experience is led in English; guides such as Donal, Ellen, and Daniel have been praised for lively storytelling, though your guide may vary.

“Donal was a fantastic guide. Learnt a lot in a fun interesting experience.”

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8.National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets

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

At Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus, explore three floors of wax figures and interactive rooms, from Irish history and literature to music, film, science, Father Ted and a Chamber of Horrors. The €22 ticket includes an English audio guide and is valid for one day. You set your own pace, with the museum based in central Dublin.

“There was lots of famous people to see my son loved batman and joker ! They all looked so real it was great! .”

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9.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

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

At the Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking instructor guides you through two stories about Irish coffee, then shows you how to make your own. You’ll work on its color, structure and flavor balance before sitting down to enjoy it. Sessions last 45 minutes; instructors have included Briain, Linda, Matt and Tiernan.

“The tour was a lot of fun. Andrew, our guide was great and happy to participate in conversations. The experience was lovely and we also received a lot of information about different Irish whiskeys. Would recommend.”

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10.Irish Famine Museum / Exhibition Dublin

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

At this self-guided exhibition inside St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, you’ll encounter 19th-century photographs, newspapers, an original soup pot, and a 15-minute film about the Great Hunger. Plan about an hour to read the displays and take in rare aerial views of the park. English is offered, with translation guides in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

“Realizing how inept the British Government and landowners were to the plight of the Irish people in general. eg. .. spending twice as much money on the military personnel in Ireland to quell any potential’complaints’ as they did in aiding starving Irish throughout the years of famine.”

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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

Visit Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus with a single-use mobile admission ticket. Explore three floors at your own pace, from Irish history and writers to Irish scientists, music, Hollywood figures and a spooky horror section. Plan on 45 minutes to an hour. Wax Hands are an extra.

“It was a nice experience. It was smaller than we expected but we had fun. The tickets were a Little bit expensive for the things it had to offer. We went there to het Nice pictures. Unfortunately, many figures where unpossible to reach. A Little disapointing, but we had fun After al.”

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

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

At 33 Lower Pembroke Street, an English-speaking guide leads a lively 29-minute tour through Dublin objects donated by local people, including U2 memorabilia. Guides such as Emma, Isabelle, and Rosa have made the city’s stories entertaining with sharp commentary, humour, and, on occasion, a song. Your ticket includes skip-the-line access and a 10% discount at a local cafe.

“The stuff was perfect, friendly,we learned so many things about living in Dublin,so many precious objects.”

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13.Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum with Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · from $25

At the Wall of Fame in Temple Bar, an English-speaking guide leads you through Irish rock stories, U2 and Thin Lizzy displays, a music venue, rehearsal spaces and a commercial recording studio. Guides Alan and Bryan have been praised for their stories, though your guide may vary. Plan on 75 minutes, with a little extra time as a buffer.

“Alan is an excellent guy, the tour is about 1,5hr and you don't even notice! I highly recommend!”

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14.EPIC Museum and Jeanie Johnston Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · from $36

Start with a guided tour aboard the Jeanie Johnston, where you hear stories of famine-era passengers and crew, then cross to EPIC for a self-guided look at Irish emigration. Guides praised by name include Katrina, Claire and Owin, though your guide may differ. The $36 ticket includes both attractions.

“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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