Glasnevin Cemetery Museum

Glasnevin Museum was opened in April 2010 and is located within the walls of Glasnevin Cemetery. The cemetery was opened back in 1832 by the ‘Great Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell for the purpose of burying ‘people of all religions and none’ with dignity. A wealth of Ireland’s historical figures rest side by side in what has become Ireland’s Necropolis, now preserved by Glasnevin Trust. These include Michael Collins, Eamon De Valera, James Larkin, Maud Gonne MacBride, Countess Markievicz, Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Cusack, Luke Kelly and Brendan Behan (to name a few).

Glasnevin Museum is operated by Glasnevin Trust, a not-for-profit organisation, (CHY 5849) whose aim is to continue preserving the cemetery’s monuments and historic graves. Open to the public year round this interactive museum offers a fascinating view of Ireland’s Necropolis and the many renowned historical figures from the worlds of politics, arts and sports that rest within. Glasnevin Museum’s guided Cemetery Tours provide an inspiring and moving account of some of the estimated 1.5 million people buried within the walls. The tour includes a visit to Daniel O’Connell’s crypt beneath the iconic O’Connell tower.

Exhibitions at Glasnevin Museum include ‘City of the Dead’ which is a history of the cemetery, Glasnevin Trust and even a reconstructed exhibition of how a grave robber conducted his grim business.

The Milestone Gallery is home to the Milestone Timeline, a never before attempted piece of exhibition design technology. This touch screen table contains 200 life stories spanning almost 200 years and also illustrates the links between the different people who tell the story of modern Ireland. The exhibition designer Mark Leslie, from Martello Media has stated “they are all six handshakes away from O’Connell”

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  Enjoy a glimpse back in time to Victorian Dublin on a 1.5-hour walking tour of the Glasnevin Cemetery, winner of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014-2018 and TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Award 2018. Explore the cemetery, where some 1.6 million people have been laid to rest. Listen to our passionate guides as they regale you with the history of Glasnevin Cemetery and visit the graves of Ireland’s heroes  – including Daniel O’Connell, Michael Collins, Roger Casement, Charles Stewart Parnell, Maud Gonne, Constance Markievicz to name a few.This tour really is a "Who's Who" of Irish history! Hear stories of the rogues and the rebels, the famous and the infamous, the gravediggers and the grave robbers! 
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  Since 1832, over 1.6 million people have been interred in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. Located just 2.5 km (1.6 miles) from Dublin’s city centre, Glasnevin Cemetery covers 124 acres of glorious parkland with plenty to appreciate. The cemetery is an urban oasis in the 'dead centre' of bustling Dublin city. The 'Dead Interesting' tour gives visitors an invaluable insight into this unique Victorian Garden Cemetery and into the final resting place of the many inspirational men and women who have helped shape Ireland's history. Hear the quirky stories of the lesser known personalities, but equally interesting people buried at Glasnevin. 'Dead Interesting' gives an alternative view of the varied heritage that Ireland’s largest cemetery holds within its walls such as the story of Maria Higgins, a lady who died once but was buried twice in Glasnevin and Francis de Groot, the man who opened the Sydney Harbour Bridge when he wasn't supposed to!Not convinced? Come and see for yourself!