Where Irish writing comes alive.
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Our Current Exhibitions
A City of Words
How Dublin became a literary city beloved by readers all over the world.
What I Like Most
Step into the enchanting world of Mary Murphy’s beloved children’s story, What I Like Most ...
Copy No. 1
Witness the very first copy of James Joyce's Ulysses up close.
Riverrun of Language
Experience the sound of Irish literature up close in this immersive installation.
Oscar Wilde's De Profundis
7 March – 31 August 2026
MoLI’s De Profundis installation presents key passages of Oscar Wilde's text through the voices of a contemporary community of LGBTQ+ writers, artists and activists.
Dear, Dirty Dublin
Explore Joyce's Dublin: For centuries writers have been inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of Dublin, and none more so than James Joyce.
Joyce's Century
A constellation of Irish writers who shine brightly in the world of literature.
The State and Irish Writing
As the new nation struggled into existence, what role did literature play in creating and resisting national identity?
A Mind At Work
Every literary masterpiece starts somewhere, often with a blank page and a good idea.
Frederick Douglass in Ireland
September 2020
This mobile exhibition recounted the life, work and Irish connections of Frederick Douglass, who wrote the pivotal memoir Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
Thar Balach Isteach (Into The Island)
1 July – 1 February 2023
Exploring the story of Peig Sayers and the storytellers of the Blaskets.
Ulysses | Film
16 May 2020 – 16 June 2020
A personal response to, and cinematic ‘reading’ of, Joyce’s iconic novel by Alan Gilsenan.
Events
5 July 2026 – 30 August 2026
Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes: Sundays 5, 12, 19, 26 July | 12pm and ...
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Friday, 4 September 2026 | 6pm
First Fridays: Join us on Friday, 4 September for First Fridays! ...
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Monday, 28 September 2026 | 7pm
Modernism and the Making of Contemporary Europe: Modernism and the Making of Contemporary Europe is a ...
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Learning at MoLI
Families
At MoLI we love working with people. We welcome families every day to take part in creative activities inspired by our love for language – from children's exhibitions, to creative workshops to our beautiful LitLab.
Schools
Our schools workshops explore Irish literature, past and present, hoping to inspire the next generation to unlock their creative potential in whatever form it takes.
Community Engagement
Strong relationships with local community groups and partners play a key role in enabling MoLI to engage with people from as many walks of live as possible, both online and onsite.
Work Experience
Want to see how a museum really works? There’s lots to get involved in at MoLI – from workshops, events, our shop, to a recording studio, exhibits, and more!
Learning Resources
We offer many extra resources for audiences of all ages. From scavenger hunt resource sheets and guided self tours to youtube videos and podcasts, there is much to see and do both in and out of the museum.
