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    Newbridge Silverware’s Museum of Style Icons

    Discover treasures from the world of cinema and fashion in this iconic museum in Ireland’s Ancient East
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    County Kildare
    Culture & Heritage
    1 hr from Dublin Airport

    This quirky museum houses costumes, accessories and other artefacts once owned by some of the most stylish celebrities in the world.

    It all began with Givenchy’s “little black dress” worn by Audrey Hepburn in Charade (1963). This was the first of many classic outfits acquired by Newbridge Silverware for its Museum of Style Icons, now recognised as one of the world’s most impressive collections of fashion and cinema memorabilia.

    If you’d like to see the Beatles’ suits from their A Hard Day’s Night tour; Judy Garland’s satin wedding dress from the movie The Pirate (1948); letters written between Audrey Hepburn and her father who lived his later life on the island of Ireland; or original photographs of a young Marilyn Monroe captured by Hungarian photographer André de Dienes, this is the place for you. Admission to the self-guided tour is free so come and learn about these fabulous style icons and the important role of the costume designers, photographers and seamstresses who made their looks truly timeless.

    Inside Newbridge Silverware’s Museum of Style Icons, County Kildare

    Need to know

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    The “Get up Close & Personal” experience is bookable for groups of two or more and allows you to don white gloves and touch the garments outside of their protective casing.

    2

    Just next door, you can tour the Newbridge Silverware factory where they have been manufacturing silverware since 1934.

    3

    Make a day of it and book a vintage-style Afternoon Tea here in the award-winning Silver Café.

    Things to see and do nearby

    Shackleton Museum Athy

    Shackleton Museum Athy, formerly known as the Athy Heritage Centre Museum, is located in the former 18th Century Market House. It traces the history of Athy, the Anglo Norman town on the marches of Kildare.

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    The Kildare Maze

    Enjoy a thrilling family day out at Leinster’s largest hedge maze at the Kildare Maze, in County Kildare.

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    Maynooth Castle

    Kildare

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    Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park

    Experience the perfect blend of education, history and fun at Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park in Rathangan, County Kildare. Bring the whole family to visit, catch one of the environmental tours or organise a school tour with a difference.

    Kildare

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    Russborough House and Parklands

    Russborough is one of Ireland’s most beautiful historic houses, located in Ireland’s Ancient East, and just 30 minutes from Dublin. A must see destination, it boasts spectacular views, a rich heritage and has 200 acres of scenic parkland to explore.

    Wicklow

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    Cliff at Lyons

    Cliff at Lyons is located in the heart of the Kildare Countryside, with cottages, apartments and luxury bedrooms. Relax in the award winning Well in the Garden Spa and dine in the 2 Michelin-star Aimsir Restaurant.

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    The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden

    The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden,two attractions in the same place, are located only 15kms west of Dublin and are 5kms from 2 arterial roads, N4 and N7

    Kildare

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    Irish Working Sheepdogs

    Wicklow

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