National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and County Mayo

It's easy to lose track of time visiting the National Museum of Ireland, which is actually a museum collection. You may expect to see interesting displays on everything from Irish antiquities to Irish folklife to Celtic art, depending on whatever building you visit. The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology houses approximately two million historic items, including interesting finds such as Celtic Iron Age metalwork.

The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, located in Turlough Park in Castlebar, is housed in a one-of-a-kind structure that merges Victorian and contemporary architecture. Inside, you'll find images, films, antique furniture, and permanent displays on topics ranging from the Irish hearth and home to communal life and diverse jobs.

The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History is set in a historic military barracks and houses historic artifacts such as ceramics, glassware, clothing, jewelry, and coinage. The National Museum of Ireland - Natural History houses over 10,000 exhibits showcasing the country's most treasured animals as well as fascinating organisms from throughout the world.

Location: Turlough Park House, Gortnafolla, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland