6. Dublinia

If you want to learn about Dublin through the ages, wind back the clock past the Middle Ages, all the way back to the Vikings – the first settlers in Dublin. Learn about these hardy warriors as they fought for their territory in 841 when they named the city Dyflin, meaning Black Pool. This fascinating Viking Exhibition looks at the day to day life of the Irish Vikings, from their clothes, to their tools, learning about them through legacies past down. Fast forward a few years and discover Dublin in the Middle Ages over 700 years ago when the city was a dirty bustling trader town during the Strongbow and the Reformation movements.

St. Michael’s Hill, Christchurch, Dublin 8

From tall tales, to literary legends, Viking history and Georgian heritage, Dublin’s quirky and little museums give a fascinating insight into the multifaceted culture of this capital. You certainly won’t be bored if you dare to venture off the beaten tourist track!