Dublinia
| County: | Co. Dublin |
| Tel: | 01-679 4611 |
| Fax: | 01-679 7116 |
| Email: | marketing@dublinia.ie |
Dublinia is the heritage centre at the heart of medieval city centre Dublin. There are three exciting exhibitions in Dublinia. Viking Dublin and Medieval Dublin takes the visitor back to the city life during those times. See what life was like on broad a Viking Warship, visit a Viking house and take a trip down a Viking street. Find out about death and disease and see what Medieval Dublin looked with fascinating scale model of the town.
'History Hunters' uncovers the world of Archaeology and includes a excavation site and a lab for your to discover more and test your new found knowledge.
General Information
| Address: | St. Michael’s Hill, Christ Church, Dublin 8 |
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| Telephone; | 01-679 4611 |
| Fax: | 01-679 7116 |
| Email: | marketing@dublinia.ie |
| Website: | http://www.dublinia.ie/ |
| Location: | Situated in Dublin City Centre, adjoining Christ Church Cathedral |
| Season: | All Year - Open daily except Dec 23-26 & Mar 17 |
| Open Times: | Apr-Sept: Daily: 10.00-17.00 Oct-Mar: Mon-Sat: 10.00-16.30 |
| Tours: | Exhibition is interactive / self-guiding Guides available, must be pre-booked |
| Booking Contact: | marketing@dublinia.ie |
| Manager: | Curator/Education Officer: Sheila Dooley Marketing Manager: Mary-Therese Byrne |
| Average Visit Length: | 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €7.50 Child: €5 Family (2A+2C): €23 Student/Senior: €6.50 Group Rate: €7.45 (includes Christ Church) |
| Restaurant: | Yes |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Souvenirs, books, crafts and gifts |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German, Italian & Spanish |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
| Other: | http://www.facebook.com/HeritageIsland?ref=ts#!/pages/Dublin/Dublinia-and-The-Viking-World/54651658140?ref=sgm |
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Exhibitions
Dublinia is one of Dublin’s top visitor attractions with three exciting exhibitions, Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin and History Hunters! All located at the historic crossroads of old Dublin.
The Viking and Medieval Dublin exhibitions bring the city to life in an exciting and contemporary way for all ages to learn and share. See what life was really like onboard a Viking warship, visit a Viking house and learn of their myths and mysteries. Learn all about the death and disease of Dublin in medieval times, experience the Dublin fair and visit a bustling medieval street. Finally, unearth the city’s past at the History Hunters exhibition; see how archaeology works with history and science to put together the pieces of our past. Visit the lab, and also see real Viking and Medieval artifacts (on loan from the National Museum).
Living History takes place every weekend during the summer months, and at 2.30pm every day costumed guides provide a tour of the Viking or Medieval exhibitions.
Schools
Dublinia, one of the top schools attractions has three exciting exhibitions, Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin and History Hunters!
All year round, we offer a wide range of activities exploring the world of the Vikings, life in Medieval Dublin and investigating Archaeology and local history. Costumed guides will bring your class through the exhibitions, and in late May/early June, there will be mystery guests along the way, all part of our Living History programme.
Our specially devised schools programme showcases our dedicated and experienced tour guides, who will tailor the tour to suit all ages/needs and group size, from primary schools, secondary schools to adult education groups.
Our price is €4.95 per pupil, including a guided tour and the Living History programme. For an extra €1 (€5.95), your class can include a guided tour of our neighbouring Christ Church Cathedral.
Dublinia Living History
On a Living History Day – visitors to Dublinia will meet characters from the Viking and medieval periods as they walk through the exhibitions. These characters will describe life as it was lived a thousand years ago, wear authentic costume and carry out everyday tasks as visitors walk by. Visit us this summer for our living history celebration from 26 May until 30 June. Further living history days will take place in July, August and September. To find out more please contact us at marketing@dublinia.ie or telephone 00353 1 679 4611
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