Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
| County: | Co. Dublin |
| Tel: | 01-222 2204 |
| Fax: | 01-222 2620 |
| Email: | cityhall@dublincity.ie |
The Story of the Capital is an exciting exhibition tracing the history of Dublin City. It tells of the city’s founding, through Viking times and into the unique and vibrant city of today. The story is told through multimedia displays, which offer a fascinating insight into the city’s evolution, and the city’s treasures can also be viewed.
City Hall is a spectacular piece of architecture, designed by Thomas Cooley and built as The Royal Exchange for a then prosperous Dublin’s merchant population between 1769-1779. Dublin City Council have owned the building since 1851 and have recently restored it to its original beauty. Free audio guides are available in a number of languages and tours of the building are available free of charge by prior arrangement
General Information
| Address: | City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2 |
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| Telephone; | 01-222 2204 |
| Fax: | 01-222 2620 |
| Email: | cityhall@dublincity.ie |
| Website: | http://www.dublincity.ie/dublincityhall/ |
| Location: | Right in Dublin's City Centre, near Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle |
| Season: | All year except 24-26 Dec, New Years' Day & Good Friday. |
| Open Times: | Mon-Sat: 10.00-17.15 Last admission 1 hour before closing. Closed Sun & Bhols |
| Tours: | The exhibition in self-guided. A talk on the history of the building by arrangement for groups |
| Booking Contact: | Karen Bannon |
| Manager: | Denise Buckley |
| Average Visit Length: | 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €4.00 Student/OAP: €2.00 Child: €1.50 Family: €10.00 |
| Audio Visual: | Yes |
| Exhibition: | Multi-media exhibition tracing the development of Dublin from the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1170 to the present day. Languages: English |
| Restaurant: | Small café serving coffee/tea, cake and light lunches |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Souvenirs, books, gifts |
| Information Guide: | English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Dutch, Japanese & Mand |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes, exhibition fully wheelchair accessible |
| Other: | Car Parking On street Close by |
Conference & Incentive
The Rotunda at City Hall is available for hire as a venue in the evenings for select corporate events. This circular hall is of impressive dimensions, with twelve pillars supporting an embellished gold leaf dome. This is a truly historic setting which has witnessed many events related to the City and State. (Functions up to 400 people). Clients may also avail of personalised tours of the exhibition that is located in the atmospheric vaults of City Hall as part of their event or even hire this space separately for smaller functions. For further details on costs and services please see our guidelines. If you wish to arrange a visit to the venue please call City Hall on 01-222 2204
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