National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History

Kids will love the interactive elements and family-focused activities. Popular highlights for families include 'The Way We Wore' exhibition showing historical clothing and toys over 100 years old, the Dead Zoo Lab (a temporary natural history collection with taxidermied animals), and exploring the enormous historic barracks squares where soldiers once marched. Family activity trails, worksheets and drawing areas keep children engaged throughout the visit.

The museum offers free admission, a café serving hot food, gift shop, and full accessibility. With its vast spaces and diverse collections ranging from beautiful decorative arts to fascinating military memorabilia, there's genuinely something to capture every family member's interest. The building itself is an adventure - with grand arcaded squares, walking bridges between blocks, and a real sense of stepping back in time.