Discover the award-winning Little Museum of Dublin for a performance you will never forget.
The main museum at 15 St Stephen’s Green has reopened following an exciting renovation. Come and see what all the fuss is about!
If you want an introduction to the history, humour and hospitality of Dublin, visit our museum and shop. Your ticket includes a place on our famous guided tour.
The museum and shop is open from 9.30am–5pm every day. Admission is strictly limited, so book your place in history today.
Described as “Dublin’s best museum experience” by The Irish Times, we are the number one museum in Ireland on TripAdvisor. A brilliant new addition to the cultural map of Ireland, our famous guided tours reveal the history of a city that has undergone remarkable changes in the last 100 years, from the visit of Queen Victoria to the global success of U2.
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If you are interested in lending or donating an item of interest to the Little Museum, detailed information on our collections policy, conservation policy and sample legal documentation can be accessed through the Policies section of our site.
when you come inside
This is where your visit begins. The ground floor of the museum houses our reception and a new bookshop that is full of great reading and fun souvenirs.
This floor is also home our exhibition on the Golden Age of Dublin.
In the 1790s a young English draughtsman called James Malton decided to create a group portrait of Dublin. His timing was impeccable, as the second city of the British Empire was then among the most splendid in Europe. But Dublin went into a long decline after the Act of Union in 1800.
This exhibition explores the life and work of a brilliant artist. It is also a miniature biography of Dublin at the height of its golden age.
Discover the Little Shop of Dublin, where you will find some of the most delightful souvenirs in Ireland, together with wonderful reading material, toys, posters, movies and sundry ways to distract children.
Our permanent collection tells the story of the city in the 20th Century. This is where your guided tour begins and ends.
Our goal is to tell the story of the Irish capital. A gift to the city from itself, the entire collection was donated by the people of Dublin.
On our famous guided tour you will celebrate the history, hospitality and humour of this great city.
The Editor’s Room is a re-creation of The Irish Times when it was run by Robert “Bertie” Smyllie, one of its most legendary editors.
Smyllie was editor of The Irish Times from 1934 to 1954. The exhibition includes his old typewriter, which was given to the paper by Maeve Binchy, and the front page of the paper marking VE Day on May 8th, 1945.
In order to get past the censors, who frowned on partisanship in the war, Smyllie ensured the photographs on that front page were marked out in a V shape, a subliminal sign denoting support for the British war effort.
Smyllie’s old desk is also there, as is his desk lamp. The first front page of the paper from the first edition published on March 29th, 1859, is also on display.
The exhibition was curated by Irish Times journalist Peter Murtagh, who described the newspaper during Smyllie’s time as an “extraordinary place”.
Ireland’s greatest rock band is the subject of an exhibition in the Little Museum.
U2: Made in Dublin charts the story of the band over the last 40 years. This fan-curated show features musical rarities, signed albums and some great photography.
Artefacts on display include a Trabant car, an oversize Gibson Explorer, a life-size sculpture of MacPhisto and even a pack of U2 condoms. If you’re a fan of Rock’s Hottest Ticket, you will enjoy this exhibition.
Yes, the Little Museum is open at No.15 St.Stephen’s Green.
You’ll see the highlights of our collection and meet some of the friendliest people in Ireland. Your ticket includes a hilarious welcome to Dublin. You can also book our new walking tour of Georgian Dublin.
Yes, The Little Museum reopened at its original location at No.15 St.Stephen’s Green on June 5th, following a year long renovation project.
Yes, our tours book up quickly, so be sure to book ahead. To guarantee admission, book your ticket now by clicking here.
Our Famous Dublin Welcome is €15. Your ticket includes a historical, humorous and hospitable welcome to Dublin. Senior citizens and students pay €13. Families (two adults and up to three children) pay just €35. For tickets, click here.
Yes! Our Famous Dublin Welcome is a treat for visitors of all ages. We particularly like to involve younger guests in helping us to explore Dublin’s fascinating history.
The Little Museum is located at No.15 St.Stephen’s Green, the museum reopened at its original location in June 2025, following a year long renovation project.
Yes, the Little Museum is wheelchair accessible.
There is no cafe on site at No.15 St.Stephen’s Green but there are many fabulous places to eat and drink close by, including Cellar 21 & Little Geno’s.
There are parking garages at Q Park Dawson Street & St.Stephen’s Green, both about a 3 minute walk from the museum.
Yes, The Museum is served by the Luas Green line with nearby stops at St.Stephen’s Green and Dawson St. There are many bus routes that serve the museum. The closest stop is on Dawson Street, adjacent to the museum.
Pearse & Tara Street Dart stations are a 10 minute walk from the museum.
Yes. Please contact hello@littlemuseum.ie with your booking request including the number of guests, your preferred time and date. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Yes. Please expect a lot of Irish weather! Dress appropriately.
If you are going to be late, please ring reception on (01) 661 1000 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Ask your bus driver for a Little Museum ticket and you can exchange at reception for entry to the next available tour. It is not possible to book ahead with this ticket type.
No. Unfortunately, it is not possible to book in advance using the free DoDublin bus ticket. However, we will do our best to accommodate you as quickly as possible.
Booking a specific time for the Big Little Treasure Hunt is not necessary. Treasure Hunt maps can be collected during museum opening hours.
Yes! Call the team on (01) 661 1000 to arrange your Famous Dublin Welcome.
No. Unfortunately, we don’t have a cloakroom in the Little Museum.
Please email a photograph of the artefact to our curator, daryl@littlemuseum.ie. Please do not bring the item into the museum unless we ask you to do so.
Yes. The museum is a registered charity. We depend on the support of people like yourself to survive. If you want to support our work, visit us today, or make a donation here.
