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Our Current Exhibitions
Riverrun of Language
Experience the sound of Irish literature up close in this immersive installation.
The Stories we tell
An introductory film featuring writers and readers, sharing what reading mean to them and welcoming visitors to MoLI.
What I Like Most
Step into the enchanting world of Mary Murphy’s beloved children’s story.
A City of Words
How Dublin became a literary city beloved by readers all over the world.
Copy No. 1
Witness the very first copy of James Joyce's Ulysses up close.
Ulysses By Design
Explore how Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses has been visually reimagined by artists and designers around the world.
Wild Earth
How do poetry, storytelling and language offer a way to connect – or reconnect – with nature?
Oscar Wilde's De Profundis
A moving film based on key passages told through the voices of a contemporary community of LGBTQ+ writers and artists.
The State and Irish Writing
As the new nation struggled into existence, what role did literature play in creating and resisting national identity?
Dear, Dirty Dublin
Explore Joyce's Dublin: For centuries writers have been inspired by the sights, sounds, and smells of Dublin.
Events
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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Friday, 2 October 2026 | 6pm
First Fridays: Join us on Friday, 2 October for First Fridays! ...
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18 October 2026 – 19 October 2026
Open House Dublin 2026: Experience MoLI’s Historic House Tour as part of Open House Dublin.
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