Natural History Museum to close for major refurbishment

The Natural History Museum in Dublin is to close from September for a number of years to facilitate major refurbishment works.
The ultimate timeline for the work at The Dead Zoo - which will address long-standing issues with accessibility - will be established in coming months.
Built in 1856, Ms Lynn Scarff, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, said: "A drafty, leaky building that is not accessible to anyone with mobility impairment does not do justice to our wonderful visitors and the incredible collection we have in Natural History."
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