MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland
Literary museum off St Stephen’s Green with immersive storytelling exhibitions, family-friendly LitLab space, gardens, café and a bookshop for readers of all ages.
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Literary museum in the historic Newman House on St Stephen’s Green, with exhibitions about Irish writing from James Joyce to contemporary authors. Families move between multimedia displays, original manuscripts and quieter gallery rooms, with staff on hand to chat and answer questions. The gardens at the back give kids a chance to potter outside and you can slip straight through towards the Iveagh Gardens. On the upper floor, the LitLab is a dedicated family space with children’s exhibitions, comfy seating and space for drawing or reading. A visit usually takes 1–2 hours, with the Commons Café and bookshop rounding things off downstairs.
- Dedicated LitLab family space with children’s exhibitions, comfy seating and creative activities
- Reader’s Courtyard and gardens with protected trees linked to James Joyce, opening towards the Iveagh Gardens
- Copy No. 1 of James Joyce’s Ulysses and other original literary treasures on display
- Immersive Riverrun of Language sound installation showcasing Irish writing across time
- Commons Café in the original UCD dining hall with a kids’ menu and pram-friendly layout
- First Fridays late opening once a month with free admission from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Radio MoLI broadcasting interviews, readings and literary programmes from the museum
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About
Literary museum in the historic Newman House on St Stephen’s Green, with exhibitions about Irish writing from James Joyce to contemporary authors. Families move between multimedia displays, original manuscripts and quieter gallery rooms, with staff on hand to chat and answer questions. The gardens at the back give kids a chance to potter outside and you can slip straight through towards the Iveagh Gardens. On the upper floor, the LitLab is a dedicated family space with children’s exhibitions, comfy seating and space for drawing or reading. A visit usually takes 1–2 hours, with the Commons Café and bookshop rounding things off downstairs.