Jameson
Dublin, Smithfield village, Bow streetVisit Dublin can not be imagined without a visit to the holy of holies of the country's capital and the whole of Ireland - a museum-distillery Old Jameson Distillery. Since 1780 there is a national drink of Irish - whiskey, one of the most famous brands in the world.
The Dublin Museum
Dublin, CristchurchDedicated to the ancient and rich history of the capital of Ireland and its environs, Dublin proposes to plunge into the past: try on the clothes of the Vikings and go on a sea expedition, visit a medieval fair or look to a 15th-century traveling salesman.
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Haigh TerraceThe National Maritime Museum of Ireland is a detailed testimony of the rich history of shipping and maritime commerce in the country. The museum occupies the premises of the ancient church of St. Michael.
National Museum of Leprechauns
Dublin, Jervis streetAccording to the idea of the museum's creators, the visitor should not simply learn about leprechauns, but become one of them, which is promoted by giant furniture, a real corner of the forest with a well and an amazing rainbow that opens the way to the cherished golden pot.
Guinness Brewery
St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin 8Today, anyone who finds themselves in Dublin, is simply obligated to visit the Guinness Museum-Brewery. Legendary beer begins its history in the distant 1752 year. Then unknown Arthur Guinness inherited 200 pounds. On the joy of this money, he, of course, spent on booze. But he did it as sensibly as possible - he rented a brewery.
The main thing
To begin acquaintance with the museums of Dublin, we recommend (may the Ministry of Health forgive us) from the magnificent museums of hot drinks, according to which Ireland has long occupied a leading position on the planet .We are about beer, or rather about the real Irish element, and about whiskey .For acquaintance with the first - and it will be the closest - go to the museum-brewery Guinness .The history of the famous ale is more than 250 years old, and to see, and also try in the museum really is that .In addition to looking at interesting exhibits, placed already on seven floors, here you can become a direct participant in the creation of this delicious drink: in the museum there is a button for launching a new batch of beer, which any user can press at a certain time .Increase the degree: go to the museum-whiskey "Jameson", where tourists are introduced to all the subtleties of distilling whiskey and certainly give try different labels .Additional bonus - the opportunity to participate in the hilarious Cooper holiday .
History and Archeology
Having descended from the heavens to the ground, it's worth to make a visit to the historical and archaeological museums of Dublin, for the rich history of Ireland perfectly enriched the museum collections .Point number one, to embrace everything at once, with fun and with interest - the Dublin Museum .The exposition is divided into three parts devoted to the Viking Age, the Middle Ages and archaeological science, and all the exhibits can be safely touched, smelled and tried .Ireland is equal to the sea - this can be seen in the National Maritime Museum of Ireland, where a lot of mock-ups of legendary ships are exhibited, as well as the giant lighthouse of this lighthouse .Those who are not strangers to the history of gallant knights and glorious births will be interested in the Heraldry Museum, and Malahide Castle will acquaint you with the history of the Talbot family and, possibly, will give you a couple of ghosts as a bonus for you .
For children and those who left them
The most charming museum in Dublin - the National Museum of Leprechauns, dedicated to cunning but kind Lilliputians - heroes of Irish folklore. According to the idea of the authors, the visitor should not only learn about the leprechauns, but become one of them. Therefore, here you can get into a room with giant furniture, fall into a well in the forest and walk along the rainbow to a pot of gold. And most importantly, to understand that life is not at all a serious thing!