Natural History Museum

Merrion Street
DUBLIN 2

Tel: 01 6777444
Fax: 01 6777828
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Description

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.

Opening times

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

Facilities

Parking (parking meters wkdays).
Coach parties welcome.

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