This tenement museum traces a single Georgian townhouse from its construction in the 1740s as an aristocratic residence through its decline into an overcrowded tenement housing up to 100 people by the early 20th century. Guided tours use oral histories from former residents to tell the story of Dublin's housing crisis.
| Admission | €12 adult, €7 concession, €5 child (~$13.20 / ~$7.70 / ~$5.50) |
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| Hours | Wed–Sat 10:00–16:00 (guided tours only); check henriettastreet.ie for tour times |
| Typical visit | 1.5 hours (tour only) |
| Best time | Book online in advance; weekend tours sell out weeks ahead |
| Getting there | Bus 13, 40 to Bolton Street; 5-min walk |
| Address | 14 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, D01 FH97, Ireland |
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Location
14 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, D01 FH97, Ireland
53.3508, -6.2736 View on map
Highlights
- Original decaying plasterwork juxtaposed with restored Georgian rooms
- Oral history recordings from families who lived in the tenement
- Rare surviving example of Dublin's Georgian-to-tenement transformation
- Award-winning social history museum, opened 2018
Tips for visiting
- Tours are guided-only on a fixed schedule — book at henriettastreet.ie well ahead, as weekend slots sell out weeks in advance
- The tour involves stairs with no elevator; mention any mobility needs when booking