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Shamrock Rovers XI Vs Brazil – The 50th Anniversary Discussion

Shamrock Rovers XI Vs Brazil – The 50th Anniversary Discussion

Join us on Monday evening July 3rd at 6pm to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic game that saw an All-Ireland team take on World Champions Brazil in Lansdowne Road. Played at a time of huge political upheaval in Northern Ireland, the concept was so controversial that the side had to be called a […]
Frank McDonald on the Future of Dublin

Frank McDonald on the Future of Dublin

We were proud to host an important new exhibition about Dublin’s past, present and future. Curated by Frank McDonald, the exhibition text is also published as a book by Martello.
Judging Shaw

Judging Shaw

The exhibition contained a unique collection of artefacts, photographs and illustrations. It was a tribute to the first man to win a Nobel Prize and an Academy Award.
Home is another Place

Home is another Place

A republic is composed of her people – in this remarkable exhibition, Seamus Murphy pointed his camera directly at us. Read more about his life here.
1916: A Country is Born – A Cartoon History of the Easter Rising

1916: A Country is Born – A Cartoon History of the Easter Rising

This exhibition told the fascinating story of the Easter Rising with verve, wit and a deliberate lightness of touch, by Irish artist Fergal McCarthy. Check more!
Ireland at the Movies – Costume in Irish Cinema 1987-2015

Ireland at the Movies – Costume in Irish Cinema 1987-2015

This exciting exhibition, in collaboration with Irish Design 2015, celebrated the role played by costume designers in Irish movies for the last three decades.
Dublin 1961: The Cushman Collection

Dublin 1961: The Cushman Collection

Bringing bygone Dublin back to life in vivid technicolour, Dublin in 1961: The Cushman Collection was a stunning exhibition of photographs of Dublin in 1961.
Bare Bones: Dublin Street Photography 1950-2000

Bare Bones: Dublin Street Photography 1950-2000

Bare Bones: Dublin Street Photography 1950-2000 featured remarkable scenes of urban life by photographers such as Tony O’Shea, Tony Murray, David Jazay, Evelyn Hofer, Bryan Meade, Perry Ogden, Elinor Wiltshire, Brendan Walsh, Doreen Kennedy, Mary Kuhn and Mick Brown.
A Little History of the Dublin Pub

A Little History of the Dublin Pub

Exhibition which celebrated the 200th anniversary of the licensed vintners association and told the remarkable story of Dublin's public houses.
Brand New Retro

Brand New Retro

The Little Museum was proud to present Brand New Retro, a colourful and candid celebration of pop culture in Ireland.
Shadowed Women – Ciara Harrison

Shadowed Women – Ciara Harrison

In 2016, this specially commissioned exhibition presented exquisite embroidered portraits by textile artist Ciara Harrison. Check out the artist’s work here.
Guinness and the War 1914-18

Guinness and the War 1914-18

This exhibition explored the role the Guinness company played in World War One and records the people who served from Corporal to Private.
Animals of Dublin

Animals of Dublin

Animals have always played a big part in the story of Dublin. Our exhibition puts the wonders of the natural world centre stage.
Italia ‘90: Big Jack and the Irish

Italia ‘90: Big Jack and the Irish

Jack Charlton was often described as Ireland’s favourite Englishman. This exhibit focused on his great influence in the Irish achievement in international soccer.
Ireland’s Fashion Radicals

Ireland’s Fashion Radicals

The 1950s, a small group of fashion designers found international fame. This exhibition saluted the talent and courage of these fashion pioneers.
Churchill & the Irishman

Churchill & the Irishman

One of the most intriguing and influential Irishmen of the 20th Century, Brendan Bracken grew up in Dublin, but had an uneasy relationship with Ireland.
Little Stories, Little Prints

Little Stories, Little Prints

This project aimed to create awareness of little known events or incidents during and around the time of the Easter Rising in 1916 through printmaking.
Dear Christy – The Christy Brown Collection

Dear Christy – The Christy Brown Collection

Powerful and amusing, the Christy Brown Collection celebrated the life of this extraordinary artist and writer.
You Say You Love Me But You Don’t Even Know Me

You Say You Love Me But You Don’t Even Know Me

The Little Museum of Dublin was delighted to host an exhibition of artefacts from the collections of National Museums NI.
The Diceman

The Diceman

Actor, model and street-artist Thom McGinty was a living statue and a much-loved presence on the streets. This exhibition celebrated his life and influence.
Heffo’s Army: The Rise of Dublin GAA

Heffo’s Army: The Rise of Dublin GAA

Dedicated to the late Kevin ‘Heffo’ Heffernan – former Dublin manager, and one of the greatest Gaelic footballers of all-time.
The Music of Dublin: 120 years of the Feis Ceoil

The Music of Dublin: 120 years of the Feis Ceoil

An exciting chapter in Ireland’s musical history was on view in the museum, as we celebrated the 120 year story of the Feis Ceoil association.
Coming Home: The Open Mind of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn

Coming Home: The Open Mind of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn

This exhibition focused on writer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, also known as Koizumi Yakumo. Celebrated in New Orleans and in Japan, he is virtually unknown here in his hometown.
Wally Cassidy: The Other Half Lives

Wally Cassidy: The Other Half Lives

Wally Cassidy: The Other Half Lives was exhibited for the first time in the museum in 2014, this stunning collection of photographs captured the tensions and contradictions of pre-boom Dublin.
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