Museum
Dublinia
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Dublinia is an engaging, hands-on history museum that brings Viking and medieval Dublin vividly to life, ideal for families and anyone wanting the city's origin story without dry displays. Across themed floors you walk through a recreated Viking street and longship, try on armour and chain mail, smell (yes, smell) the medieval city, learn about Dublin's Norse founders and the Black Death, and discover how archaeologists piece the past together. It's housed in a Victorian-Gothic former synod hall, linked by a covered bridge to Christ Church Cathedral next door.
You can also climb St Michael's Tower for a view over the medieval heart of Dublin. It's interactive, well-pitched for children but interesting for adults, and pairs naturally with Christ Church Cathedral on a combined ticket.
Don't miss
- A recreated Viking street and longship
- Hands-on armour, chain mail, and medieval life
- The archaeology and Black Death exhibits
- Climbing St Michael's Tower for views
- The covered bridge link to Christ Church Cathedral
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Dublinia
You can visit on your own (paid entry; combined tickets with christ church cathedral (linked by bridge) are good value). A tour adds transport and a guide, or combines nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- A combined ticket with Christ Church Cathedral (linked by a covered bridge) is good value.
- It's hands-on and great for kids, but interesting for adults too.
- Climb St Michael's Tower for a view over medieval Dublin.
- It's by Temple Bar and Dublin Castle, easy to combine.
A bit of history
Dublin was founded as a Viking settlement in the 9th century, growing into a major Hiberno-Norse and then medieval town. Dublinia opened in 1993 in the former Christ Church synod hall to interpret this Viking and medieval history through interactive exhibits.
Common questions
What is Dublinia?
An interactive history museum recreating Viking and medieval Dublin, a Viking street and longship, hands-on armour, archaeology, and the Black Death, great for families.
Is it connected to Christ Church Cathedral?
Yes, a covered bridge links the two, and combined tickets are available and good value.
Is it just for children?
It's pitched well for kids but genuinely interesting for adults, especially anyone curious about Dublin's Viking origins.
Can I get a view?
Yes, you can climb St Michael's Tower for a view over the medieval heart of the city.
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