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From €12

Admission to MoLI

Discover Ireland's famous literary heritage in this self-guided visit
1-2 hours
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€18

MoLI Guided Tour

Explore our museum highlights with one of our expert guides.
1 hour
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€18

Historic House Tour

Find out about our architectural treasures and some of the museum's hidden gems
1 hour
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Price on enquiry

White Glove Tour

A personal guided tour with a private showing of rare items.
1 hour
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€18

Pride and the Pen

A journey through Ireland's storied queer heritage
1 hour
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Free

First Fridays

Late opening with free admission on the First Friday 
of every month.
6pm to 9pm
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From €30

MoLI Membership

Free admission all year round – plus bring a friend
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Discounts available

Group Visits

MoLI has a range of options 
for tour operators and private groups.
1 hour
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Plan your visit

Opening times

Monday–Sunday, 10.30am to 5.30pm. Last admission 4.30pm.

Location

Museum of Literature Ireland
86 St Stephen's Green
Dublin 2, D02XY43

Contact

[email protected] | +353 1 7165900

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Group Visits

MoLI has a range of options for tour operators and private groups, including our museum guided tour, our Historic House Tour, and our bespoke White Glove Tour (a personal guided tour of the museum and historic houses given by one of our expert guides, with a private showing of rare items connected with the publication of James Joyce's Ulysses). To find out more please contact [email protected].

How to get here

On foot

We are on the south side of St Stephen’s Green, about 3 minutes’ walk from Grafton Street and about 10 minutes’ walk from Merrion Square, the National Gallery of Ireland, the National Museum, Dáil Éireann, Trinity College and many other city centre landmarks.

By LUAS (tram)

MoLI is approximately 2 minutes' walk from the St Stephen’s Green Luas stop, on the south side of the Green (away from Grafton Street).

By bus

MoLI is near many central bus routes, including: 7, 9, 11, 15, 16, 39A, 44, 46A, 140, 145 and 155.

By bicycle

There are two DublinBikes stations right across the street from MoLI and on-street bicycle parking nearby.

Become a MoLI Member

MoLI Members enjoy unlimited free museum entry, a private members’ library, discounts, and exclusive event invitations. Every membership supports the museum’s programming.

The Commons Café

Set in the original student dining halls of UCD Newman House, the Commons has long been a space for sharing food and ideas amongst friends. In its newest form the Commons continues this wonderful legacy, showcasing Ireland’s beautiful produce and culinary heritage.

Gardens

MoLI’s opening saw the unveiling of our newly landscaped Courtyard and Readers Gardens. The gardens contain two protected trees: the ash tree that James Joyce had his graduation photograph taken against and a beautiful Killarney Strawberry tree. We hope that the gardens will continue to be a place of reading, learning and gentle enjoyment of nature. 

The MoLI Shop

The MoLI shop is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. A haven for book lovers, the MoLI shop showcases a wonderful selection of Irish literature and poetry for all ages. Additionally, it features a meticulously curated selection of local handmade crafts. A gift wrapping service is also available for all gift-giving needs!

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