The Little Museum of Dublin

15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, County Dublin, IE, null
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Little Museum of Dublin is an award-winning museum that brings the city’s history, culture, and humour to life. Located in a Georgian townhouse, it offers a unique and engaging insight into Dublin through storytelling and exhibits. It’s an ideal destination for history lovers, families, and visitors wanting a deeper connection with the city.

The museum is best known for its 29-minute guided tours, which combine history, comedy, and storytelling for an entertaining experience. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits including “U2: Made in Dublin”, interactive displays like Ireland’s oldest telephone box (K1), and unique installations such as Tara’s Palace doll’s house. Additional experiences include walking tours around St Stephen’s Green, themed exhibitions, and even a treasure hunt activity. The museum showcases Dublin’s evolution from a Viking town to a modern capital through engaging and creative displays. 

Guided tour tickets cost €18 for adults, €16 for seniors and students, and €45 for families, with additional experiences like the Big Little Treasure Hunt (€10) and premium packages available. 

Overall, The Little Museum of Dublin offers a fun and memorable way to discover the city’s rich history. Its mix of storytelling, interactive exhibits, and walking tours makes it both educational and entertaining. It is a must-visit cultural attraction in the heart of Dublin.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • On Dublin: Reflections on the Irish Capital: On Dublin offers an insider’s portrait of life in the Hibernian metropolis. This handsome new book captures life in a city that is as complex, creative and charismatic as the people who call it home.
  • You Can Leave At Any Time: Mary Merritt spent 14 years in High Park Magdalene laundry. In this remarkable new installation, Mary remembers her time in the laundry and her search for justice ever since.
  • Tara’s Palace in the Little Museum: The Little Museum are delighted to present Tara’s Palace, one of the world’s largest doll’s houses designed to ignite the imagination of children of all ages.
  • Arran Henderson Walking Tours: If you want to see Dublin through completely fresh eyes, we guarantee that you will enjoy this series.
  • A Little History of Dublin: Irish village. Viking town. English city. Proud European capital. A new book by Trevor White.
  • The K1, Ireland’s Oldest Telephone Box: The Little Museum presents the K1, Ireland’s Oldest Telephone Box. Guests can step back in time and make a phone call that’s set to impress!
  • The Big Little Treasure Hunt: If you want some excellent outdoor entertainment, you are in the right place. The Big Little Treasure Hunt is a great adventure through time and space… without leaving Stephen’s Green.
  • Football Walking Tour of Dublin: It’s a great walking tour! Join Gary Cooke and Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin TD for a walk into sporting history.
  • You Can Leave At Any Time: Mary Merritt spent 14 years in High Park Magdalene laundry. In this remarkable new installation, Mary remembers her time in the laundry and her search for justice ever since.
  • History of the Little Museum: This is the story of how some outsiders who had never worked in a museum opened a museum – and some of the people who helped them to make it happen.
  • Google Arts & Culture: The Little Museum of Dublin is proud to be part of Google Arts & Culture, a non-commercial initiative. It works with cultural institutions and artists around the world. Their mission is to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.
  • My name is Eileen Flynn: The Little Museum is proud to present an exhibition about the life of Senator Eileen Flynn.
  • Tour en Français: Rejoignez notre visite guidée (en français, s’il vous plaît) pour une expérience unique qui célèbre la parenté de nos deux incroyables pays.
  • The Entertainers: The Little Museum presents the Bluett Collection. The collection features 88 signed photographs of actors with a Dublin connection.
  • Dublin, Your Face: Introducing  Dublin, Your Face, the winner of the 2023 Dublin Port Short film prize.
  • U2: Made in Dublin: Ireland’s greatest rock band has finally got the exhibition it deserves. U2: Made in Dublin charts the story of the band over the last 40 years.

Facilities

  • Parking: There are parking garages at Q Park Dawson Street & St.Stephen’s Green, both about a 3 minute walk from the museum.
  • Food & Drinks: There is no café on site at No.15 St.Stephen’s Green but there are many fabulous places to eat and drink close by, including Cellar 22, Little Geno’s & Squaredish Pizza.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Famous Guided Tour / The Little Walking Tour

  • Adult: €18
  • Senior citizens & Students: €16
  • Families (two adults and up to three children): €45
  • Private Tour: €450.00

Other Tickets

  • Ultimate Dublin Experience: €29.00
  • You Can Leave At Any Time (inc Famous Guided Tour): €30.00
  • Big Little Treasure Hunt: €10.00

Pricing URL: https://littlemuseum.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

9:30am to 5:00pm every day (Last entry at 4:30pm)

Address: 15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, County Dublin, IE, null

Post Code: IE

Council: Dublin

County: Dublin

  • By Car: There are parking garages at Q Park Dawson Street & St.Stephen’s Green, both about a 3 minute walk from the museum. 
  • By Bus: There are many bus routes that serve the museum. The closest stop is on Dawson Street, adjacent to the museum.
  • By Train: Pearse Street & Tara Street Dart stations are a 10 minute walk from the museum.

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