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The Story of the Capital is an exciting exhibition tracing the history of Dublin City. The story is told through multimedia displays, which offer a fascinating insight into the city’s evolution. The city’s treasures can also be viewed.
The building itself is also to be admired. Designed by Thomas Cooley and built as The Royal Exchange for a then-prosperous merchant population between 1769 and 1779, Dublin City Council took ownership of the building in 1851 and restored it to its original beauty.
The multi-media exhibition in the vaults on the lower ground floor offers an introduction to Dublin's colourful past by tracing the evolution of the city from before the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1170 to the present day. A new section dedicated to 1916 was included in 2016 and temporary exhibitions are on display throughout the year.
Visitors to City Hall will have an opportunity to view a rare, recently conserved original copy of the 1916 Proclamation, gifted to the citizens of Dublin in the 1950s by the family of nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell. The Na Fianna Eireann banner which was seized from Countess Markievicz’s home by the British army has been secured on loan from the Royal Collection in London and is also on display.
Talks on the history of the building are available for groups by prior arrangement and a charming café and gift shop on site add to the ambience of this wonderful city treasure. Talks on the history of the building are available by prior arrangement.
- The city hall is an outstanding example of Georgian architecture, for which Dublin is world-renowned
- A multimedia exhibition on the history and evolution of Dublin
- See an original copy of the 1916 Proclamation
Visitor Information
VISITOR EXHIBITION CURRENTLY CLOSED
Contact Details
Dublin City Hall,
Dame Street, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin
T: +353 (0) 1 222 2204
W: www.dublincityhall.ie
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DINING / REFRESHMENTS
Beautiful re-modelled café serving coffee/tea and a selection of delicious cakes and light lunches
PARKING
Paid on-street car parking nearby.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Fully accessible with accessible toilets.
Meetings, Events and Gala Dinners
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your Corporate Event. The magnificent Rotunda Room can accommodate 200 – 250 seated conference style; 150 – 180 seated banquet style; and 300 – 400 drinks reception/cocktail party style.
Map Location
Located in Dublin's City Centre, near Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle.
Dublin City Hall 
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