Getting your picture taken through the jaws of a shark and feeling the might of a crocodile’s teeth are just some of the thrills on offer at Trinity College’s Zoological Museum. This 250-year old collection houses 25,000 specimens. Despite over two centuries of disruption and change, much of the collection remains intact and provides a vital undergraduate teaching resource for the Department of Zoology.

The Zoological Museum holds some of the most amazing creatures on the planet.

• Don’t miss the tragic tale of Ireland’s Last Great Auk. Extinct since 1844, only a handful of these beautiful birds survive in museums today.
• Meet Prince Tom, the ‘Royal’ elephant who travelled the world with Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Alfred.
• Have your photograph taken through the jaws of a Great White Shark.
• Admire the world-renowned delicate glass artworks of sea creatures crafted by father and son team Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the 19th century.
• Keep clear of the giant Gavial – Is it as fierce as it looks?
• Hold one of the world’s strangest teeth – What animal do you think it’s from?
• Look out for the Tasmanian wolf – Is it really extinct?

Opening Hours:
Currently closed until mid-June, exact dates TBC.
June, July & August only: Mon-Sun: 10.30am – 4pm
Exact opening and closing days vary, check the website for confirmation.

Contact & Pricing:
tcd.ie/zoology/museum
[email protected]
Tel: 01 896 1366
Admission €4