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| Cross of Cong 12th Century |
The National Museum of Ireland in Dublin is worth a visit even if you just spend an hour to see the treasures on the main floor. The collection of gold is impressive, but it is difficult to photograph given the lighting and glass enclosures.
Another fascinating area is the bodies of people preserved in the bogs. Several are on display. Below is Baronstown Man from County Kildare. He was found in 1953 during peat cutting. He is dated from the Early Iron Age, 200-400 CE.
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| Baronstown West Man 200-400 AD |
The National Museum has four sites. We visited the Archaeology site on Kildare Street, Dublin.
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open daily except Christmas and Good Friday. Tuesday to Saturday 10-5; Sunday Monday 1-5 as of June 2019 but check the website for current information.
Closed: Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Food: There is a place to eat.
Toilets: Available and clean.
Shop: There is a museum shop.
Luggage: Storage available.
Website: https://www.museum.ie/Home
Directions Link: https://www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Directions
