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National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

Merrion Street, DUBLIN 2, Co Dublin, ROI,

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The Natural History Museum, which is part of The National Museum of Ireland, is a zoological museum containing diverse collections of world wildlife. The Irish Room, on the ground floor, is devoted largely to Irish mammals, sea creatures and insects. It includes the extinct giant Irish deer and the skeleton of a basking shark. The World Collection has as its centre piece the skeleton of a 60ft whale suspended from the roof. Other displays include the Giant Panda and a Pygmy Hippopotamus, and displays of fossils, minerals and rocks.

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Tel: 01 6777444
Fax: 01 6777828
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Opening times

Open all year, Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5. Closed 25 Dec & Good Fri

Facilities

Parking (parking meters Mon-Sat).
Coach parties welcome (pre-booking required).
Giftshop.
No dogs (except assist dogs).

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

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