Kids craft activity in Chester Beatty Library, Dublin

🕐 Last updated: March 10, 2025

Wondering how to create magical memories with your kids in Dublin while keeping your budget intact? Even with rain forecast, the city's charm never dampens! Our local guide unveils Dublin's family treasures: from sprawling parks where children can burn endless energy to interactive museums where history comes alive through touch and play.

Discover medieval castles that transform little ones into knights and princesses, or cozy indoor activity centers perfect for those inevitable rainy days. As local parents ourselves, we've handpicked only the most kid-approved destinations across Dublin, complete with up-to-date prices so you can plan without surprises.

Attractions

Man dressed up as a Viking, in Dublinia museum dublin.
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Dublinia recreates Viking Dublin
Activity Description Location Age Range Price Website
Dublinia Interactive museum exploring Viking and Medieval Dublin Christ Church All ages Adult: €16.00
Senior: €14.50
Student: €14.50
Child: €9.50
Family (2 adults + 2 children): €44.00
Family (1 adult + 2 children): €30.00
www.dublinia.ie
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Interactive museum showcasing the history of Irish emigration Docklands All ages Adult (18-64): From €15.00
Teenager (13-17): From €12.50
Child (6-12): From €8.00
Infant (0-5): Free
Seniors (65+): From €13.00
Student: From €13.00
epicchq.com
The Viking Splash Tour Amphibious tour of Dublin City with Viking theme St. Stephen's Green 3+ years Adults: €35
Children (3-14 years): €29
Family (2 adults + 2 children): €110
Family (2 adults + 3 children): €135
vikingsplashdublin.ie
The National Wax Museum Plus Wax museum with celebrity figures and interactive exhibits City center All ages Adult: from €16.50
Children (under 12): from €11.50
Family: from €51.00 (2 Adults + 2 children under 12)
waxmuseumplus.ie
Explorium Sports and science center with interactive exhibits and activities Sandyford Varies by activity Junior Explorium (2-7 years): €15 (2 hours)
Science (8+ years): €30 (all-day)
Activities (8+ years): Varies
explorium.ie
The Ark A cultural center for children with workshops, classes, and performances Temple Bar 2-12 years Varies by event ark.ie
GoQuest Indoor challenge zone with physical, mental, and skill-based challenges Carrickmines 9-12 years (Junior), 13+ years (Arena) Varies by challenge goquest.ie
Zero Latency Dublin Virtual reality gaming center with immersive experiences Smithfield 5+ years Varies by experience zerolatencyvr.com
AquaZone Ireland's leading waterpark with slides and attractions Blanchardstown All ages Varies by activity nationalaquaticcentre.ie
The Chocolate Experience at Butler's Chocolate Factory Tour of a chocolate factory with chocolate tasting Clonshaugh All ages Adult: €17.50
Child: €12.50
butlerschocolates.com
Dublin Zoo Home to over 400 animals from around the world Phoenix Park All ages Adult: €22
Child (3-15): €16
dublinzoo.ie
Airfield Estate Working farm with animals, gardens, and a playground Dundrum All ages Adult: €15
Child: €8
airfield.ie

Parks and Playgrounds

The Tea Rooms in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Autumnal scene with leaves on the ground.
Image: Courtesy Fionn Davenport
The Tea Rooms in Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Activity Description Location Age Range Price Website
St. Stephen's Green Historical park with a dedicated playground City center All ages Free -
Marlay Park Park with a playground, fairy tree, walled garden, and Sunday food market Rathfarnham All ages Free -
Merrion Square Park Park with a playground inspired by Oscar Wilde's "The Selfish Giant" City center All ages Free -
Phoenix Park One of Europe's largest enclosed public parks with a playground and Dublin Zoo Dublin 8 All ages Free phoenixpark.ie
Sean Moore Park Playground by the beach with a lighthouse climbing frame and zip wire Sandymount All ages Free -
St. Anne's Park Park with a playground, rose garden, and a massive Viking ship climbing frame Raheny All ages Free -
Bushy Park Park with a playground, woodland walks, and a duck pond Terenure All ages Free -
Herbert Park Park with two playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for older kids Ballsbridge All ages Free -
St. Catherine's Park Park with a playground, a lake, and a nature trail Lucan All ages Free -
Fernhill House and Gardens Gardens with a playground, a maze, and a fairy trail Sandyford All ages Free -

Museums and Historical Sites

Some fairy houses in Malahide Castle Fairy Trail.
Image: Courtesy Brigita Bond
Fairy houses on the Malahide Castle Fairy Trail.
Activity Description Location Age Range Price Website
Dublin Castle Historic landmark with guided tours of State Apartments, medieval undercroft, and Chapel Royal City center All ages Adult: €8.00
Senior (60+): €6.00
Student (18+): €6.00
Child (12-17 years): €4.00
Child (under 12 years): Free
Family (2 adults + 2-3 children): €20.00
dublincastle.ie
Malahide Castle and Gardens Medieval castle with guided tours, gardens, butterfly house, and fairy trail Malahide All ages Adult: €14
Child: €6.50
Family: from €35
malahidecastleandgardens.ie
Kilmainham Gaol Former prison with guided tours (suitable for older children) Inchicore 12+ years Adult: €8
Senior (60+): €6
Child (12-17): €4
Child (under 12): Free
kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie
Trinity College and the Book of Kells Historic university with the Book of Kells exhibition City center All ages Self Guided: From €25
Guided: From €65
visittrinity.ie
The National Museum of Ireland Several branches with archaeology, decorative arts, and natural history exhibits Kildare Street, Collins Barracks, Merrion Street All ages Free museum.ie
The Little Museum of Dublin Museum dedicated to the history of Dublin St. Stephen's Green All ages Family (2 adults + up to 3 children): €35 littlemuseum.ie
The National Print Museum Museum showcasing the history of printing Beggars Bush All ages Adults: €8
Children (under 12): Free
nationalprintmuseum.ie
The National Leprechaun Museum Museum exploring Irish folklore and mythology Jervis Street 7+ years Adults: €18
Children (7-17): €16
leprechaunmuseum.ie