ABSTRACT
This museum lies within lies within the walls of Glasnevin Cemetery. It documents the story of Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery, which was opened in 1832 to serve as a multifaith burial place. Exhibits memorialise many notable and less notable Irish figures who are interred here, and tell the history of burial practices, religious beliefs about the afterlife, and even instances of body snatching. These are linked with wider histories, especially that of Daniel O’Connell (1775–1847), an originator of the philosophy of the non-violent search for democracy. Guests can explore the museum, and then wander around the graveyard at their leisure. For a more informative visit they can join guided cemetery tours on different topics - remarkable in a still-working cemetery.
