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Dublinia

Museum·The Old City

Viking and medieval Dublin

About Dublinia

Dublinia, in the heart of the old city at Christchurch, tells the story of Viking and medieval Dublin, and you can climb an original medieval tower. Open daily 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00), in its own words.

Why it's on our list

  • Daily 10:00–17:00
  • Climb the tower

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dublinia before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Dublinia, as the crow flies.

  1. The Hoxton, DublinCreative Quarter550 m7 min walk
  2. The WestburyGrafton Street750 m9 min walk
  3. The FitzwilliamSt Stephen’s Green850 m10 min walk
  4. The College Green HotelCollege Green900 m11 min walk
  5. The ShelbourneSt Stephen’s Green1.2 km14 min walk

All hotels

What’s nearby

Distances from Dublinia are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest Luas and rail stops

  1. Four CourtsLuas400 m5 min walk
  2. SmithfieldLuas600 m7 min walk
  3. JervisLuas650 m8 min walk

Key sights

  1. Guinness Storehouse1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. St Stephen’s Green1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. Trinity College1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  4. National Gallery1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  5. Kilmainham Gaol2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  6. Phoenix Park4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  7. Dublin Airport9.6 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 31 min

Main railway stations

  1. Heuston1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. Connolly2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min

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