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Dublin Civic Museum
The Civic Museum collects and preserves material relating to Ireland's capital city and provides an understanding and knowledge of Dublin and its past through displays of historical items. The Museum, as part of Dublin CCity Council's heritage services, hosts a changing programme of exhibitions reflecting all aspects of Dublin life, and the visitor will gain a sense of the city's history through maps, pictures and street furniture. Some of the artifacts on display include original 18th century Malton Prints and the head from Nelson's Pillar, a famous Dublin landmark.
The Dublin Civic Museum is housed in a fine eighteenth century Georgian Building. The building was designed in 1765 to stage exhibitions for the Society of Artists in Ireland, and in 1791 was rented by Dublin City Council after which it became known as the City Assembly House. For over a period of fifty years it was in effect the Dublin City Hall, and the Long Gallery (currently occupied by the Dublin City Archives) was used by the Lord Mayor and the Board of Aldermen. The basement of the building was chosen to be Dublin's first fire station, using the street level entrance at Coppinger Row.
The Dublin Civic Museum aims to provide a platform from both its own collections
and private collections for the display of any items relevant to the history of Dublin:
Groups or organisations who feel that they have suitable material for exhibition, are encouraged to contact the Curator.
Researchers and students are welcome to consult the Curator on relevant matters.
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