A magnificent Victorian artefact in its own right, the building of the National Museum of Ireland- Natural History has changed very little in the last 168 years and a full refurbishment of the building is necessary to ensure that the building is protected, conserved, and made accessible for future generations.
The refurbishment project will also address long-standing issues with accessibility, enhance the museum experience and engage visitors with the Museum’s unique collection and role in addressing biodiversity loss and climate change.
The refurbishment of the NMI – Natural History is a flagship project for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the National Development Plan and will be delivered by the National Museum of Ireland working in partnership with the Office of Public Works.
For more information on the refurbishment project please click here for the FAQ.
We are working on a new ‘ Dead Zoo Lab’ at our Collins Barracks site, where visitors will be able to see some of the Natural History collection while the NMI – Natural History building is closed.
We also invite you to visit our other sites.