Little Museum of Dublin

Overview

The Little Museum of Dublin is a charmingly eccentric museum of 20th-century Dublin life, housed in a Georgian townhouse on St Stephen's Green. Its collection was entirely donated by Dublin citizens.

Highlights

• People's Collection: Over 5,000 donated artefacts telling Dublin's story from 1900 to the present.
• U2 Room: A room dedicated to the city's most famous band, with memorabilia and rare photographs.
• Guided Tours: Every visit is a guided tour led by storytelling guides with infectious enthusiasm.

History

Founded in 2011 by social entrepreneur Trevor White, the museum opened with a collected items donated by Dubliners. It rapidly won Museum of the Year (2016) from the Irish Museum Awards.

Visitor Tips

• Entry is by guided tour only (€10) — tours run every hour.
• Small and personal — a refreshing contrast to the large national museums.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.