Gaelic Athletic Association museum, Sports museum at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
The GAA Museum features extensive exhibits about Gaelic games, including hurling, camogie, and Gaelic football, with displays of equipment and memorabilia.
Established at Croke Park stadium, the museum documents the 1884 foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association and its role in preserving traditional Irish sports.
The Hall of Fame section recognizes outstanding athletes who have contributed to the development of Gaelic sports throughout Ireland's history.
Located at St Joseph's Avenue in Ballybough, the museum opens from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult tickets priced at €9.50 and discounts for students.
Visitors can test their sports abilities in the Interactive Games Zone, measuring their skills in hurling and Gaelic football through specialized equipment.
Location: Dublin
Address: Saint Joseph's Avenue, Dublin
Phone: +35318192323
Website: https://crokepark.ie/gaamuseum
GPS coordinates: 53.36034,-6.24995
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:53
Dublin developed from a medieval settlement into a modern European capital. The cityscape combines structures from different eras, including Dublin Castle dating to the 13th century and Christ Church Cathedral founded in 1191. Trinity College displays Georgian architecture and houses significant historical collections. Kilmainham Gaol provides insights into Irish history from the late 18th century through independence. Cultural institutions like the National Museum of Ireland present archaeological finds from the Stone Age to medieval times. The city features extensive green spaces, with Phoenix Park covering 1,747 acres (707 hectares), making it one of Europe's largest walled city parks. The National Botanic Gardens display plant collections across 48 acres (19.5 hectares). Visitors find various museums, from the Irish Museum of Modern Art to the Famine Museum aboard the replica emigrant ship Jeanie Johnston. The Temple Bar district concentrates traditional pubs and restaurants. Grafton Street offers shopping and street performances. From Ha'penny Bridge to The Spire, historical and contemporary structures shape the urban landscape. The Guinness Storehouse documents the brewery's history since 1759.
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