Covering the history of Dublin from the Viking age through medieval times, this child-friendly history experience is presented as a series of interactive tableaux—complete with sound effects, smells, and audio “reconstructions” of olde worlde Dublin. (They’re such effective earworms, in fact, that adults may find themselves thinking about them months later.) Kids can try on clothes like the ones their ancestors may have worn, or even find themselves placed in the Dublin stocks. Check the website for details of special tours, with costumed guides, and other family-friendly activities. Climb the 96 steps to the top of the new viewing tower, which was once part of the (now otherwise vanished) medieval Church of St. Michael the Archangel. Dublinia is right across from Christ Church Cathedral, making this an excellent payoff for any little ones who patiently trudged around that historic but austere building. You'll save money when you buy combined tickets for the two.
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Dublinia
St. Michael’s Hill, Christ Church, Dublin 8
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Hours
Mar–Sept daily 10am–6:30pm; Oct–Feb daily 10am–5:30pm
Transportation
Luas: Four Courts. Bus: 49, 49A, 54A, 123
Phone
01/679-4611
Prices
Admission €9.50 adults; €8.50 seniors and students; €6 children; €25 families
Web site
Dublinia
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Last admission 1 hr. before closing
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St. Michael’s Hill, Christ Church, Dublin 8 DublinNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.