The 15 Museum Visits in Ireland Travellers Rate Highest

1.Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience Dublin

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

Guided Temple Bar tour of the Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum with U2 and Thin Lizzy memorabilia, plus a chance to record your song.

“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

Funny, small-group guided tour of the Little Museum of Dublin near St Stephen's Green, with Tara’s Palace and a U2 room included.

“Isabelle was very knowledgeable, personable and entertaining! It was a perfect introduction to the history of Ireland in a nutshell which was especially helpful for my husband who hadn’t spent as much time as I had reading the guidebooks!”

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3.Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket

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

Visit EPIC in Dublin at your pace with a stamped passport, a free audio guide in 9 languages, and stories of Irish emigration.

“I visited EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin on a bright morning and left inspired. Interactive exhibits, personal stories, and immersive galleries transported me across centuries of journeys, hardships, and triumphs. I smiled reading letters, hearing accents, and tracing family names on the digital walls. A friendly guide shared anecdotes that made history feel intimate and alive. The design, colourful, modern, and respectful, kept me engaged. Before leaving I bought a memento in the gift shop and paused to reflect in the café. It was a joyful, moving experience that celebrated resilience and connected me to global Irish stories.”

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4.Giant’s Causeway with the Titanic Exhibition and the best of Northern Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,122 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $102

One 13-hour day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland, packing **Giant’s Causeway**, **Titanic Belfast**, **Dunluce Castle**, and the **Dark Hedges**.

“Loved this trip. It was a long day but worth it. Tour guide on the bus was great and very knowledgeable and made it fun. Would have loved more info than we got though as the talking from the guide gave great insight and also passed time on the long journey. Could have done with more time inside the titanic and would have liked a little more time in Belfast but then you can only fit so much into one day! Great experience and all ran on time.”

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5.Irish Whiskey Museum Tour and Whiskey Tasting

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

1-hour guided Irish whiskey story in Dublin with a classic or premium tasting, master-led tips, and 4 rooms of whiskey history.

“Excellent guide and a really fun experience! Great for people who are curious about whiskey.”

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6.EPIC Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 816 reviews · from $24

EPIC Dublin is an interactive Irish emigration museum with an audio app, a souvenir passport, and a free return visit within 10 days.

“A great experience! I just loved it 😊😉! Un incontournable à Dublin !”

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7.Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience

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

Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum blending class: tour the story, taste 4 whiskeys, craft your own blend, and take home a mini bottle.

“My mother and I had a lovely time learning about the history of distilleries in Ireland together! Even if you’re not a whiskey drinker, I still recommend it. It’s full of digestible history, you sample 4 different kinds of whiskeys, and you get the opportunity to make your own at the end of the the tour. It’s 75 minutes long.”

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8.Irish Whiskey Museum Blending Tour with Tastings

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

Join a Dublin Irish Whiskey Museum blending tour with a master blender, 4 tasting pours, hands-on blending, and a miniature bottle to take home.

“We had tour with guide who's name was Andrew and it was amazing journey about whiskey history. Super 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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9.National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets

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

Pre-booked entry to Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus, with Irish history rooms, celebrity wax figures, fun scares, and a Mirror Maze.

“Teens were very happy with this museum,really enjoyed it”

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10.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

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

Learn Irish coffee origins and master technique at Dublin's Irish Whiskey Museum, then sip your own creation in 45 minutes.

“Well, for some reason, we were sent on a tour and almost missed the entire workshop, but once we were taken to the workshop, we loved it…the coffee, the guide, the whole thing.!! Would totally do it again!! Highly recommend, but make sure the guide you to the experience you actually paid for!!”

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11.Irish Famine Museum / Exhibition Dublin

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

Visit Dublin’s Irish Famine Museum exhibition in St Stephen’s Green. Self-guided with a short film and artefacts, ideal for 1 hour.

“History of Ireland! Great exhibition and experience. I learn a lot. Now I understand what was a reason for emigrations, 5 million Ireland people were thrown out from the island!!”

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12.Skip the Line: The National Wax Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 216 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Skip-the-line admission to the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin with family-friendly wax figures, interactive exhibits, and photo moments.

“My adult daughter and I really enjoyed the 3 course dinner and the atmosphere! Then we had a great time downstairs with the musicians and the dancing and so many laughs.. highly recommend.. you will not regret it!”

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

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

A skip-the-line 29-minute guided tour through Dublin history, storytelling, and donated artefacts, with a 10% cafe discount included.

“Pauline was an excellent guide at the Little Museum of Dublin, providing insightful and engaging commentary. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and her detailed tour.”

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14.The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 55 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $13

Guided tour of Kilkenny’s St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, with a 13th-century church and graveyard stories, artefacts, and Black Death context.

“Had a great time learning about the history of the museum and the surrounding area. Our guide was an excellent speaker.”

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15.Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Prebook admission to Waterford Treasures, a medieval museum in the Viking Triangle with 45 minutes, top artifacts, and English guides.

“Very informative visit. Really enjoyed it. Videos very well done also. Highlight for me was the display of embroidered vestments which are so well preserved.”

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