Since its opening in 1993, Dublina has been on top of the list when it comes to Dublin's most popular tourist attraction. It allows the visitors to step back in time to the medieval city. Located in the heart of the city, housed in a beautiful Victorian, Neo-Gothic style building, Dublina is undoubtedly the premier tourist spot. Dublina has now expanded to include the Viking world, where an exhibition awaits you revealing the amazing facts behind the myths of the Vikings.
Dublinia is a unique venue for corporate entertainment. Now fully restored, the sweeping staircase, Gothic arches and magnificent stained glass windows provide the perfect backdrop for your event. Formerly the Synod Hall of the Church of Ireland, the Great Hall, pictured here, still bears some of the hallmarks of it's past, including the Recorders gallery. The Great Hall accommodates up to 150 guests for a seated meal, and up to 200 for a buffet.
As part of the exhibition, Dublinia is delighted to have on loan, some of the National Museum of Ireland's collection of artifacts from the Wood Quay excavations. Dublinia now features a new interactive archaeology room, where school groups can learn about the work of archaeologists with specific reference to excavations at nearby Wood Quay. There are two elements to the workshop, digging and drawing, and students will learn about the importance of recording, archaeological tools and dating methods, contextualized by the location of Dublinia itself in the heart of the medieval town. The workshops last approximately 30-40 minutes, and all materials are provided.
The building occupied by Dublinia served as the Synod Hall of the Church of Ireland from 1875 to 1983. A bridge links this building to Christ Church Cathedral. The Synod Hall and bridge were built in the 1870's as part of major restoration work being carried out on Christ Church Cathedral. The restoration programme was funded by Henry Roe, the distiller. The Synod Hall is built in the Gothic Revivalist style enjoyed by Victorians. The chief Gothic motifs are pointed arches, doorways and windows. The Synod Hall stands off the site of the 12th century Church of St.Michael, the original tower of which is incorporated into the building.
Opening Times
Dublinia is open daily except 24th 25th and 26th December.
April - September
10am-5pm daily.
October - March:
(Mon-Sat) 11am-4pm
(Sun/Bank Hol) 10am -4.30pm
Admission Prices
Adult: €5.75
Child: €4.25
Senior Citizen: €4.50
Student: €4.50
Family Ticket: €15.00 (2 x adults and 2 x children) Additional children :€1.90
Under 5's are free
School Visits
Special rates are available for school groups and teachers are admitted free of charge. A Teacher's Resource Pack is available to all teachers booking a group visit. For further information on the Education Service at Dublinia contact 01-6794611 or e-mail:curator@dublinia.ie.
Group Bookings
Guided tours are available to pre-booked groups and special rates apply: Please contact 01-6794611 or e-mail: marketing@dublinia.ie
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