The LitLab

The LitLab (on Level 4) is MoLI’s dedicated family-friendly space. Featuring children’s exhibitions and programming throughout the week, the LitLab is a bright, calm and welcoming space with a beautiful view over the Iveagh Gardens, comfy couches, a water fountain – the ideal environment to uncover creative sparks at all ages. Great baby changing facilities and a new kids menu at The Commons Café are also just a short lift ride away! Entry is included with your museum ticket (or free for MoLI members).

Current Exhibition: A Way Home / Slí Abhaile

Two siblings get lost in the woods. There they meet a mysterious traveller and embark on an adventure that sees them encountering a cheeky púca, some lost souls, and a choir of banshees….

These illustrations by twelve Irish artists are a selection from a larger exhibition, which originally exhibited in Kerry in 2021. They are each based on aspects of writer Olivia Hope’s story of two children lost in a forest on a night when the veil between the world of humans and spirits is at its thinnest.

Presented by MoLI in partnership with Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland, A Way Home / Slí Abhaile is an exhibition for kids and the young at heart. And, just like the muralist Klo Wi, who has decorated our walls, you can leave your mark too; show us your creativity by writing, drawing, doodling on the woodland chalkboard.

Opening Times

Tuesday, 2pm -4pm
Wednesday, 1pm – 4pm
Thursday, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Friday, 11am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am – 4pm

Parents, guardians, babies, and toddlers – enjoy a relaxed, child-friendly space in the city centre with a buggy bay, great changing facilities, and couches for breastfeeding. 

Storytime Sundays, Sundays, 11am

Join us for Storytime Sundays every Sunday at 11am: hear stories from Irish children’s authors, presented by our wonderful learning team. Suitable for babies, toddlers and children (accompanied by an adult). Entry is included with your museum ticket (or free for MoLI members).