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The Pearse Museum of Dublin is precisely located at St. Enda’s Park, in the suburb of Rathfarnham. It is situated about 8 kms away from the city center of Dublin. Tourists of all age group, coming from varied countries visit this attraction of Dublin. The name of this museum has been given after its founder, Patrick Pearse. Even today this huge structure reminds the visitors of Patrick Pearse, a renowned nationalist and educationalist. He was executed for being an active member in the 1916 Rising. Formerly this museum was a school, named St. Enda which was run by Patrick Pearse.
The Pearse Museum is a structure belonging to the 18th century, positioned in the midst of beautiful scenery and landscape. Along with The Pearse Museum visitors get a chance to visit the St. Enda’s Park as well, which is one of the most charming parks of Dublin. Tranquil ambience goes hand in hand with riverside, garden and waterfall to beautify this entire park. Different exhibitions are arranged in the campus of The Pearse Museum for the tourists. The special audio-visual show titled ‘This Man Kept a School’ is one of the favorites of the tourists.
Some of the facilities which can be availed of at The Pearse Museum are spacious car parking area, toilets, nature study center and tour guide. Even the disabled visitors are welcomed by this museum. The nature study room is an awesome place to spend some valuable time. Display of varied types of flora and fauna at the nature study room is exceptional. The tea room housed in this museum is one of the best locations for the tourists, for spending some time in complete serenity.Tea rooms are mainly open during summer months and weekends.
It is advised to visit this museum of Dublin during the summer seasons for enjoying the special outdoor concerts. Admissions to this spectacular museum are free of charge.
Tourists are allowed to stay for a durations of 1 – 2 hours. In case of group visit, booking must be done in prior advance to the visit. Generally the timing of The Pearse Museum is from 10am to 5pm, and varies from one season to another. One must visit The Pearse Museum 45 minutes before its closing time. Tourists can easily travel to The Pearse Museum by catching bus no. 16 from the O’Connelle Street. The Pearse Museum will remain closed till mid 2008 for renovations and construction works.
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