National Maritime Museum of Ireland 2025

Learn about the history, exploration, navigation, radio, deep-sea cable technology, nature and wildlife by the sea. See the 10 tonne revolving Baily Optic, immortalised in James Joyce’s 'Ulysses', try the electrified steam engine and pause to reflect at the 'Titanic' exhibit, the re-created radio room, the Royal Navy prisoners' docks and the war memorial. Try sailors' knots and learn how they lift heavy weights.

Contacts

Address: Haigh Terrace Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin IRELAND

  • Telephone: 00 353 280 0969
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  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Daily 1100-1700. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.

Travel

  • By Bus: various
  • By Rail: Dun Laoghaire / 400 yards

Facilities

  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

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The museum’s greatest artefact is probably the building itself – 180-year-old Mariner's Church – as it is one of a few custom built places of worship for seafarers remaining intact in the world today.

Experienced guides will take you on a voyage of discovery enthralling you with stories of discovery, heroism, war and disasters at sea.

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