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The Little Museum of Dublin

20th-century Dublin told through 5,000 donated objects

  • CategoryCity History Museum
  • Duration1 hour (guided tour)
  • Admission€10 adult, €8 concession, free under 12 (~$11 / ~$8.80)
  • Rating★ 4.7
  • Price€8–€10 (~$8.80–$11)
  • TransportLuas Green Line to St. Stephen's Green; directly on the Green
The Little Museum of Dublin

Set in a Georgian townhouse on St Stephen's Green, this museum tells Dublin's story from 1900 to the 1970s using everyday objects donated by the public, from U2 memorabilia to World War I letters. All visits are by lively, fast-paced guided tour led by local guides.

Practical information for The Little Museum of Dublin
Admission €10 adult, €8 concession, free under 12 (~$11 / ~$8.80)
Hours Daily 09:30–17:00; guided tours every 30 minutes
Typical visit 1 hour (guided tour)
Best time First tour of the day (09:30) for smallest group; book online at littlemuseum.ie
Getting there Luas Green Line to St. Stephen's Green; directly on the Green
Address 15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 PY27, Ireland

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Location

15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 PY27, Ireland

53.3381, -6.2590 View on map

Highlights

  • U2 exhibition covering the band's Dublin origins
  • Objects entirely donated by Dublin residents
  • Guided tours every 30 minutes, no long waits
  • Georgian townhouse setting directly on St Stephen's Green

Tips for visiting

  • Tours run every half hour and rarely require advance booking outside peak summer weekends, but booking online guarantees a spot
  • The tour is fast-paced and anecdote-heavy — it suits travelers who enjoy storytelling over a self-paced museum