The Little Museum of Dublin is inside a Georgian townhouse on the north side of St Stephen’s Green in Dublin city centre, Ireland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, parking, accessibility, and practical tips to help you plan your visit.
If planning to visit several Dublin attractions, including the Little Museum, it’ll probably work out cheaper to invest in a Go City Dublin Pass.
This guide was last updated in February 2026. The museum reopened at 15 St Stephen’s Green in June 2025 following a year-long renovation and closure. A significant number of third-party booking platforms and travel guides still reference the temporary location the museum used during that period, or contain pre-renovation pricing. Adult admission is currently €18.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 Y066 |
| Opening hours | Daily, 9:30 am–5:00 pm (last entry 4:30 pm) |
| Adult ticket | €18 |
| Senior / Student ticket | €16 |
| Family ticket | €45 (2 adults and up to 3 children) |
| Nearest Luas | St Stephen’s Green and Dawson Street (Luas Green Line) |
| Nearest DART | Pearse Street or Tara Street (approx. 10-minute walk) |
| Nearest parking | Q Park Dawson Street; Q Park St Stephen’s Green (both approx. 3-minute walk) |
| Typical visit duration | 45–90 minutes |
Little Museum of Dublin opening hours
The Little Museum is open seven days a week from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, with last entry at 4:30 pm. There are no regular closure days.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in February 2026.
Little Museum of Dublin ticket prices
All standard admission tickets include a place on a guided tour. Entry to the museum is by guided tour only; tickets cannot currently be used for self-guided visits. Tickets are available at the door, but advance booking is strongly recommended as admission is strictly limited and tours can sell out, particularly during the summer months.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €18 |
| Senior / Student | €16 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) | €45 |
Children’s pricing is included within the family ticket rate. A specific per-child rate is not listed separately on the official website; contact the museum directly if visiting with children outside of the family ticket configuration.
DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket holders are entitled to free admission to the Little Museum. Collect a Little Museum ticket from the bus driver and exchange it at reception for entry to the next available tour. This ticket type cannot be booked in advance.
The Little Museum is also covered by the Go City Dublin Pass, which also grants free entry to the likes of the Guinness Storehouse, Christ Church Cathedral and the National Wax Museum Plus.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in February 2026.
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How to get to the Little Museum of Dublin
The museum is located at 15 St Stephen’s Green, on the north side of the square, close to the corner of Dawson Street. It is within easy walking distance of several Luas stops, bus routes, and DART stations.
- Luas Green Line: Alight at St Stephen’s Green or Dawson Street. Both stops are within a few minutes’ walk of the museum entrance.
- DART: Alight at Pearse Street or Tara Street. The museum is approximately a 10-minute walk from either station, heading west along Nassau Street and then north via Dawson Street.
- Dublin Bus: The closest bus stop is on Dawson Street, immediately adjacent to the museum. Multiple Dublin Bus routes serve this stop.
- DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off: The tour bus stops directly across the road from the museum on St Stephen’s Green. DoDublin bus ticket holders receive free museum admission.
- Walking from the city centre: The museum is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Grafton Street.
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Parking at the Little Museum of Dublin
There is no on-site parking. The two nearest public car parks are Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, both approximately a 3-minute walk from the museum entrance. The museum does not operate a validated or discounted parking arrangement with either car park. St Stephen’s Green and the surrounding streets are in Dublin city centre, and travelling by public transport is generally more convenient than driving.
How long to spend at the Little Museum of Dublin
Most visitors spend between 45 minutes and 90 minutes at the museum. The standard guided tour — the Famous Dublin Welcome — runs for approximately 29 minutes and covers the permanent collection across the building’s three floors. After the tour, visitors are free to remain and explore the collection at their own pace. Visitors who also intend to browse the bookshop or collect a Big Little Treasure Hunt map for use around St Stephen’s Green should allow additional time. The Little Walking Tour of St Stephen’s Green is a separate outdoor experience and requires an additional booking.
Accessibility at the Little Museum of Dublin
The Little Museum of Dublin is wheelchair accessible. The museum’s Accessibility Welcome Guide is available to download from the official website and covers step-free access routes, public transport options, and on-site facilities. There is no cloakroom or bag storage at the museum. Visitors requiring specific accessibility arrangements are encouraged to contact reception in advance on +353 1 661 1000 or at [email protected].
Inside the Little Museum of Dublin: what to see
All visits include a place on the Famous Dublin Welcome, a 29-minute guided tour led by the museum’s guides. The tour is presented in a comedic, storytelling format and covers the history of Dublin through the twentieth century. The entire permanent collection was assembled from donations made by the people of Dublin; no items were purchased.
The ground floor houses the museum’s reception and bookshop (The Little Shop of Dublin), alongside an exhibition on the Golden Age of Dublin, focusing on the work of artist James Malton, who documented the city at the height of its Georgian splendour in the 1790s.
The first floor contains the permanent collection, where the guided tour begins and ends. The collection covers Dublin’s political, cultural, and social history from 1900 to 2000, with artefacts, photography, letters, and objects connected to events including the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence, and later decades of the twentieth century. Items on display have included a lectern used by US President John F. Kennedy during his 1963 visit to Ireland, from which visitors may have their photograph taken.
The second floor is home to two permanent exhibitions. The Editor’s Room is a recreation of the Irish Times newsroom as it appeared under the editorship of R. M. Smyllie (1934–1954), and includes Smyllie’s original typewriter, desk lamp, and front pages from the period. U2: Made in Dublin is a fan-curated exhibition covering the career of the band over four decades, with artefacts including a Trabant car, an oversized Gibson Explorer guitar, a life-size sculpture of the MacPhisto character, signed albums, and rare photography.
The Little Walking Tour of St Stephen’s Green is an outdoor guided experience around the square and requires a separate booking. The Big Little Treasure Hunt is a self-guided map-based activity around St Stephen’s Green; maps are collected at the museum during opening hours and do not require a separate time slot booking.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book in advance | Admission is strictly limited and tours can sell out. The museum’s own booking system is the most reliable and cheapest place to purchase tickets. |
| Last entry is 4:30 pm, not 5:00 pm | The museum closes at 5:00 pm but stops admitting visitors at 4:30 pm. Arrive with enough time to join a full tour. |
| There is no cloakroom | The museum has no bag storage. Large bags and luggage cannot be left at reception. |
| There is no café | No food or drink is available on site. The museum recommends Cellar 22, Little Geno’s, and Squaredish Pizza nearby; show your museum ticket for 10% off. |
| DoDublin bus holders cannot book ahead | If using a DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off ticket for free entry, collect your museum ticket from the bus driver and exchange at reception. Advance booking is not available for this ticket type. |
| If you are running late, call ahead | The museum asks late visitors to call +353 1 661 1000 so staff can do their best to accommodate you. |
| Group visits require a phone call | Large group rates are available by calling +353 1 661 1000; they are not bookable online. |
Frequently asked questions about the Little Museum of Dublin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Little Museum of Dublin open on Sundays? | Yes. The museum is open seven days a week from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for the Little Museum of Dublin? | Yes, advance booking is strongly recommended. Admission is strictly limited and tours regularly sell out. |
| Is entry to the Little Museum of Dublin self-guided? | No. All standard visits include a place on the Famous Dublin Welcome, a 29-minute guided tour. Visitors may explore independently after the tour. |
| Is the Little Museum of Dublin wheelchair accessible? | Yes. The museum is wheelchair accessible. Download the Accessibility Welcome Guide for full details. |
| Is there a café at the Little Museum of Dublin? | No. There is no café on site. The museum offers a 10% discount at nearby partner restaurants when you show your ticket. |
| Is the Little Museum of Dublin suitable for children? | Yes. The museum states that it is suitable for visitors of all ages and particularly enjoys involving younger visitors in its tours. |
| What time does the Little Museum of Dublin stop admitting visitors? | Last entry is at 4:30 pm. The museum closes at 5:00 pm. |
| Is there parking near the Little Museum of Dublin? | Yes. Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre are both approximately a 3-minute walk and are the closest car parks. |
| Can I get free entry to the Little Museum of Dublin? | Holders of a DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket are entitled to free entry. Collect a museum ticket from the bus driver and present it at reception. |
| How long does the guided tour at the Little Museum of Dublin last? | The Famous Dublin Welcome guided tour lasts approximately 29 minutes. |
Things to do near the Little Museum of Dublin
The museum is on St Stephen’s Green, within easy walking distance of several other visitor attractions in the city centre.
- St Stephen’s Green — The public park directly outside the museum entrance. Free to enter. A walking tour of the green is also available to book through the Little Museum itself.
- Grafton Street and Trinity College Dublin — Grafton Street is approximately 5 minutes on foot; Trinity College’s main entrance is approximately 8 minutes on foot. The Book of Kells exhibition within Trinity College is a paid attraction.
- National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History (Collins Barracks) — The Archaeology branch on Kildare Street is also free and approximately 15 minutes’ walk north-east of the museum.
- GPO Museum — Located on O’Connell Street, approximately 20 minutes’ walk north, or a short Luas journey. Covers the 1916 Easter Rising.
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum — Located at Custom House Quay, approximately 20 minutes on foot. Interactive museum covering the history of Irish emigration.
- 14 Henrietta Street — A tenement house museum covering social history in Dublin. Located approximately 25 minutes on foot or reachable by bus.
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- Taste Ireland’s finest at the Guinness Storehouse Experience, the Jameson Distillery Bow Street and the Teeling Whiskey Distillery.
- Practical guide to visiting Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublinia.
- What you’ll see at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin.
- Discover which parts of Dublin Castle are free to visit.
- Explore Malahide Castle, Newbridge House and Farm and the Skerries Mills to the north of Dublin.
