Things to do in Dublin with Kids

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. — 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

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