Dublin: Dublinia Viking and Medieval Museum Entry Ticket

About This Tour

Dublin was founded by Vikings. That is not a footnote - it is the reason the city exists. Dublinia sits right on the spot where that story began, in the Victorian Synod Hall beside Christ Church Cathedral, and it brings those first centuries of Dublin life vividly back to the surface.

The Viking exhibition is the kind of museum experience where you do not just look at things behind glass. You can try on Viking clothing, handle replica tools and weapons, and walk through a reconstructed street complete with a smoky longhouse that gives you a genuine sense of what daily life felt like a thousand years ago. The artefacts on display are the real deal too - many of them come from the famous Wood Quay excavations and are on loan from the National Museum of Ireland.

The medieval galleries pick up where the Vikings left off, covering Dublin’s transformation into a bustling medieval port city. Trade, medicine, crime, and punishment all get their due, and the multi-sensory approach - complete with authentic smells - makes it work for visitors of all ages. Before you leave, climb the 96 steps of St Michael’s Tower for some of the best rooftop views in Dublin, looking out across the old medieval quarter towards the river and beyond.

What’s Included

• Entry to Dublinia’s Viking and medieval exhibitions
• Access to all hands-on interactive displays
• Authentic artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland
• Access to climb St Michael’s Tower (96 steps)

Good to Know

• Located at St Michael’s Hill, Christchurch, Dublin 8 - right beside Christ Church Cathedral
• Climbing St Michael’s Tower involves 96 steps with no lift, but the views are well worth the effort
• One of the best museums in Dublin for children, thanks to the hands-on approach
• Allow 90 minutes to 2 hours for a thorough visit including the tower
• The museum connects to Christ Church Cathedral via a covered bridge, making it easy to visit both