Dublin - National Musuem of Ireland

 
To the right of the Bank of Ireland gateway in Dublin is the National Museum, which has a rich collection of Irish antiquities from prehistoric times to the end of the medieval period.

At present, when new rooms are being opened and old ones renovated, exhibits are liable to be moved around and some rooms may be closed.

The entrance rotunda (used for special exhibitions) leads into the Great Hall.

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Among the most notable items to be seen here are gold jewellery, mainly of the Bronze Age; 11th and 12th C. crosiers; the Ardagh Chalice (early eighth century), silver with gilt ornament, enamel and glass decoration, gold filigree handles; among the processional crosses, the Cross of Cong (1123), of oak with silver and gilt-bronze animal ornament; among a number of shrines, the Shrine of St Patrick's Bell (12th C.), decorated with silver gilt, gold filigree and ornamental stones; and various reliquaries, including the Breac MaodhÓg Reliquary (11th century), with an exact depiction of the dress of the period.
Address: National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology & History, Kildare Street, IRL-2 Dublin, Ireland
Hours:
January 1 to December 31: 10am-5pm; Sun: 2pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Good Friday - Christian
Tips: Photography prohibited. Guided tour available during July to September.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: Bus: 10, 11, 13 (O'Connell Street); DART: Pearse Station (Westland Row).

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