Dublinia & The Viking World
| County: | Co. Dublin |
| Tel: | 01-679 4611 |
| Fax: | 01-679 7116 |
| Email: | marketing@dublinia.ie |
The award-winning Dublinia exhibition is expanded to include The Viking World. From the Vikings to Strongbow and beyond, visitors experience first-hand the turbulent history of early Dublin brought vividly to life. Using audio-visual, graphics and interactivity, Dublinia & The Viking World recreate the lifestyles of Vikings and medieval Dubliners.
With the support of Failte Ireland under the National Development Plan 2007-2013, Dublinia and The Viking World will undergo a major re-development throughout 2009. An update of our two current exhibitions’, and the introduction of a unique Archaeology based exhibition will take place. The first phase will involve the new and exciting re-design of ‘The Viking World’.
General Information
| Address: | St. Michael’s Hill, Christ Church, Dublin 8 |
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| Telephone; | 01-679 4611 |
| Fax: | 01-679 7116 |
| Email: | marketing@dublinia.ie |
| Website: | http://www.dublinia.ie |
| Location: | Situated in Dublin City Centre, adjoining Christ Church Cathedral |
| Season: | All Year - Open daily except Dec 23-26 & Mar 17 |
| Open Times: | Apr-Sept: Daily: 10.00-17.00 Oct-Mar: Daily: 10.00-16.30 |
| Tours: | Exhibition is interactive / self-guiding Guides available, must be pre-booked |
| Booking Contact: | Mary-Therese Byrne & Shelia Dooley |
| Manager: | Mary-Therese Byrne |
| Average Visit Length: | 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €6.95 Child: €4.95 Family: €20 (2A+2C) Student/Concession: €5.95 Group Rate: €4.95 (Please note prices are subject to change) |
| Exhibition: | Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin & History Hunters |
| Restaurant: | Yes |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Souvenirs, books, crafts and gifts |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German, Italian & Spanish |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Exhibitions
Dublinia is one of Dublin’s top visitor attractions with three exciting exhibitions, Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin and History Hunters! All located at the historic crossroads of old Dublin.
The Viking and Medieval Dublin exhibitions bring the city to life in an exciting and contemporary way for all ages to learn and share, unearth the city’s past at the History Hunters exhibition and see Dublin from a new perspective.
Come away knowing more about the citizens of Dublin throughout the ages!
Schools
Dublinia’s award-winning exhibition brings the history of medieval Dublin vividly to life. Dublinia presents detailed historical information in an enjoyable and entertaining setting. The exhibition focuses upon lifestyles and events taking place in and around the city of Dublin during the period 1170 to 1540. It also incorporates a National Museum of Ireland collection of Viking and Medieval artefacts from the Wood Quay excavations. The Viking World reveals the full story of the Vikings - from their origins in Scandinavia, their amazing impact on Western Europe, to Ireland’s place in the Viking legacy. Contact Dublinia to find out more about the Education Services: Outreach Programme, ‘Dig’ Workshops, Dublinia Library and Guided Tours and Teachers Resource Pack
Dublinia Living History
On a Living History Day – visitors to Dublinia will meet characters from the Viking and medieval periods as they walk through the exhibitions. These characters will describe life as it was lived a thousand years ago, wear authentic costume and carry out everyday tasks as visitors walk by. Visit us this summer for our living history celebration from 26 May until 30 June. Further living history days will take place in July, August and September. To find out more please contact us at marketing@dublinia.ie or telephone 00353 1 679 4611
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