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Displays on the ground floor of the Little Museum of Dublin

No. 13 Top Landmarks & Attractions 2026

The Little Museum of Dublin

Dublin, Ireland · City guide: Dublin

A lively, people-powered museum of 20th-century Dublin in a Georgian townhouse.

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Overview

The Little Museum of Dublin is No. 13 in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026 ranking of the top attractions in the world. It opened in 2011 in a Georgian townhouse at 15 St Stephen's Green, and its collection was built largely from objects donated by the people of Dublin.

Short guided tours use the collection to tell the story of the city in the 20th century, from the 1916 Rising and independence to politics, music and everyday life. The museum is known for its lively, humorous storytelling.

St Stephen's Green park in Dublin
St Stephen's Green park in Dublin. Photo: Oliver Gargan, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Best time to visit

Open all year. Book a tour time in advance in summer and at weekends, when tours often fill up.

Highlights

  • 1

    The guided tour

    Tours start regularly through the day and are included with admission. The storytelling is the heart of the visit.

  • 2

    Rooms of Dublin history

    Photographs, letters, posters and everyday objects cover moments such as the 1916 Rising, the visit of John F. Kennedy in 1963 and life in the city through the decades.

  • 3

    U2 and music

    An exhibition on the Dublin band U2 includes memorabilia from their career.

  • 4

    St Stephen's Green

    The museum overlooks the Victorian park, and it also runs a walking tour of the Green.

Getting there

The museum is on the north side of St Stephen's Green, at the corner of Dawson Street. The Luas Green Line stops at St Stephen's Green, and many buses stop nearby. From Dublin Airport, Airlink, Aircoach and Dublin Express buses run to the city centre.

Practical tips

Tickets & hours
Book online for a specific tour time. Check the official website for opening hours and prices.
Time needed
About an hour, including the tour.
Currency
Euro (EUR). Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Safety
Dublin is generally safe; take normal city care at night. Dial 112 or 999 in an emergency.
Visa & entry
Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen Area, and it runs its own border controls. Citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and EU countries do not need a visa for a short visit. Check irishimmigration.ie for your nationality.

Official information: The Little Museum of Dublin (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.

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