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From €16.50

Admission to MoLI

Visit at your own pace with a self-guided ticket. Experience one of Dublin’s most distinctive museums with access to exhibitions all day.
1-2 hours
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€18

MoLI Guided Tour

Get more from your visit with an expert-led guided tour. Discover the stories behind Ireland's literary treasures in a deeper way.
1 hour
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€18

Historic House Tour

The historic house tour takes you beyond the museum galleries to explore the architecture, craftsmanship and stories that have shaped this remarkable house.
1 hour
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White Glove Tour

Enjoy privileged access to rare manuscripts, hidden spaces and treasures not on public display in this literary museum experience.
1 hour
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Discounts available

Group Visits

We welcome tour operators and private groups with engaging guided experiences exploring Ireland’s world-famous writers, stories and history.
1 hour
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Plan your visit

Opening times

Open Daily:

Monday 10am to 5pm 

Tuesday 10am to 5pm 

Wednesday 10am to 5pm 

Thursday 10am to 5pm 

Friday 10am to 5pm 

Saturday 10am to 5pm 

Sunday 10am to 5pm 

Last admissions at 4pm.

Note: The museum is closed 17 March, 24-26 December, and 1 January.

Location

Museum of Literature Ireland

86 St Stephen’s Green

Dublin 2, D02XY43

Contact

[email protected] | +353 17165900

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 this standout museum in Dublin, 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.

The Commons Café

Take a break in one of Dublin’s most atmospheric cafés. 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 Café continues this wonderful legacy, showcasing Ireland’s beautiful produce and culinary heritage. The Commons Café is the perfect place to savour the flavours of Ireland in one of Dublin’s most unique literary settings.

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Gardens

Escape the bustle of the city and discover one of Dublin’s most tranquil hidden gems. MoLI’s historic Courtyard and Readers Garden offer a beautiful setting for reading, reflection and quiet enjoyment of nature. Where the experience of Irish writing continues beyond the galleries.

At the heart of the gardens stands a magnificent 200-year-old tree, immortalised in James Joyce’s graduation photograph. The setting is also said to have inspired the garden in Maeve Binchy’s beloved novel Circle of Friends, making it a special destination for readers, writers and nature lovers alike.

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The MoLI Shop

No visit to MoLI is complete without a stop at the Bookshop. Open daily from 10am to 5pm (no museum ticket required), the MoLI Shop is a haven for book lovers. Browse a thoughtfully curated selection of Irish books, poetry, unique literary gift, locally made crafts and exclusive MoLI products available only at the museum. Whether you're searching for a memorable keepsake or your next great read, it’s the perfect place to take a piece of Ireland’s literary culture home with you.

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