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Go on a journey through our famous literary history, wander in beautiful historic architecture, and relax amid the birdsong in our tranquil gardens and café.

Book one of our guided tours today and let our expert guides bring our exhibitions and stunning buildings to life. There’s something for everyone at MoLI, including family-friendly experiences and a book lovers’ favourite gift shop.

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Families

Lovely museum about Irish literature ☘️ has a lovely garden, cafe and small shop.

Olga Zograf

Google

Well worth a visit & I spent an hour & a half here just soaking up the history. It's a stunning building & the cafe is terrific.

40carolynm

TripAdvisor

Great exhibits with a variety of film, sound, text and visual features. Even people who aren’t literature enthusiasts will find something to enjoy.

Chris Park

Google

Really informative and interesting museum in a beautiful, historic building with lovely gardens leading out to the peaceful Iveagh Gardens. The Joyce exhibits were excellent and a pleasure to see the 1st edition of Ulysses.

T205VQmaureens

TripAdvisor

Real gem of a museum in the heart of Dublin city. I ... two very interesting guided tours, wandered around the rooms and exhibitions, chatted with the extremely friendly staff and grabbed some food at the marvellous cafeteria.

Gianlucca Tettamanti

Google

Went in for the historic house tour. The buildings are truly a work of art and the attention to detail in the decor and architecture is a marvel. The history of the house is quite intriguing as well.

Noor F

Google

Literature definitely isn’t my strong suit. However MoLI really makes literature fun and interesting. The staff really look after their environment and it makes me feel proud and want to be a part of what they’ve built over the years!

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TripAdvisor

We spent several hours here and with the downstairs cafe, you could easily spend all day. Everything was immensely detailed. The staff was very nice and the experience was wonderful overall.

Cass

Google

An amazing museum – the highlight of our trip to Dublin. We came back a second time for the Sunday tours of the old house and it was well worth it. A pilgrimage any literature lover should make!

Maria Constantine

Google

My tour with Peter was incredible! Thank you so much for this lovely visit and for sharing your knowledge with us. Highly recommended.

Larispezzapria

TripAdvisor

Current Exhibitions

Events

Friday, 7 February 2025 | 6pm

First Fridays: Join us on Friday, 7 February, for First Fridays! The museum will be open late ...

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1 March – 2 March 2025

The Great MoLI Book Swap: Your opportunity to rehome your well-loved books, and pick up some new reads in the process.

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6 July – 24 August 2025

Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes: Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 July | 12pm and 2pm Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 ...

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News

Monday, 27 January 2025

MoLI appoints new Director and CEO: The Board of the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) is pleased to announce the appointment ...

Thursday, 23 January 2025

Closure due to Storm Éowyn: MoLI will be closed on Friday, 24 January 2025, due to a nationwide red weather ...

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Celebrating Oscar Wilde: MoLI is marking 125 years since the death of Irish writer Oscar Wilde with a ...

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

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Welcome to MoLI

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Current Exhibitions

A City of Words

HOLY SHOW

What I Like Most

Copy No. 1

Riverrun of Language

Oscar Wilde's De Profundis

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Welcome to MoLI

Visit MoLI

Current Exhibitions

A City of Words

HOLY SHOW

What I Like Most

Copy No. 1

Riverrun of Language

Oscar Wilde's De Profundis

Events

News

Become a MoLI Member

Our Supporters

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