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Natural History Museum reopens in Dublin
Dublin's Natural History Museum (NHM) has reopened nearly three years after the collapse of a stone staircase caused the attraction to shut for safety testing.
First opened more than 150 years ago, the Merrion Street attraction had been set to undergo a major multi-million euro revamp while it was closed, but the scheme was shelved due to government cuts. However, nearly €500,000 has been invested on undertaking basic refurbishment works - including the replacement of the stone staircase and improved access - to enable NHM to reopen.
Two 'hands-on' areas have been developed - the Discovery Zone and a Reading Area, which will allow visitors to learn more about Ireland's natural history and science. NHM's balcony levels will remain closed to visitors until additional improvements are carried out, with a lack of emergency exit routes and the design of the balcony railing the cause of safety concerns.
During its closure, the museum - colloquially known as 'Dead Zoo' - staged a temporary exhibition at the city's Collins Barracks, which have now closed and attracted 180,000 in a single year. Irish culture minister Mary Hanafin said: "The recent conservation work at the 150 year old museum has managed to retain and preserve the character of this much loved building which houses magnificent exhibits of animals from all over Ireland and the wider natural world."
Image: National Museum of Ireland
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