Museum · Dublin
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official NMI Archaeology website. Official links are under Sources.
NMI Archaeology is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–17:00.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Come on the last Thursday of the month for late opening until 20:00 (Dublin by Dusk); some evening events are free, others ticketed.
- Sunday and Monday open only from 13:00.
- The cloakroom is unavailable, so travel light.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree admission for everyone | everyone | No large bags or suitcases (no cloakroom). Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: NMI Archaeology
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 13:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 13:00–17:00 |
Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00; Sun-Mon 13:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30 recommended). Late opening until 20:00 on the last Thursday of every month (Dublin by Dusk). Christmas Eve 10:00-12:00; closed 25-26 Dec and Good Friday.
Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 FH48, Ireland
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Visitor-Information/Opening-Hours,-Location-and-Facilities · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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