The Little Museum of Dublin

People looking at framed pictures on the wall inside The Little Museum of Dublin
A man standing next to the bust of James Joyce facing Newman House in St Stephens Green
  • Family friendly
  • Rainy days
Visit The Little Museum of Dublin pop-up museum for a welcome to Dublin City you will never forget. Their famous 29-minute guided tours are a celebration of great Irish storytelling. You will learn about their history, laugh a lot and meet some of the friendliest people in the world's friendliest city. Please book ahead to avoid disappointment, as the pop-up museum is smaller than the main museum, which is currently closed for renovations.

Hear interesting facts and stories in the company of friendly experts at The Little Museum of Dublin on St Stephen’s Green, in Dublin City. From the visit of Queen Victoria to the global worldwide success of Irish rock band U2, this quirky and intimate museum is bursting with amazing things to discover. The museum’s collection was created by public donation and is an eclectic mix of objects you will not find anywhere else.

You will meet some remarkable characters on one of their daily guided tours, from James Joyce to John F. Kennedy. The museum tours are given throughout the day, however most of the tours can sell out very quickly and it is advised to pre-book online where possible.

Take one of their bespoke guided tours and explore outside of the museum walls like, the 'Women's History of Ireland Tour' celebrating the role of women in Irish history. 'The Green Mile Tour' is an insightful walking tour around the beautiful St Stephen's Green. 'The Writers of Dublin Walking Tour' is where you meet and hear the writer's stories or book the 'Tour in French' and enjoy a very personal tour with the museum's director Trevor White.

The whole family will enjoy ‘The Big Little Treasure Hunt’, a great source of outdoor entertainment without leaving St Stephen’s Green. A fun filled adventure through time and space around Dublin’s Georgian square.