Immerse yourself in Ireland’s literary heritage at the Museum of Literature in Ireland (MoLI). Explore interactive exhibitions, view priceless artefacts, and enjoy the hidden oasis of the readers garden.
Immerse yourself in Ireland’s literary heritage at the Museum of Literature in Ireland (MoLI). Explore interactive exhibitions, view priceless artefacts, and enjoy the hidden oasis of the readers garden.
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Museum of Literature Ireland - Discover the rich literary heritage of Ireland at one of Dublin’s newest museums.
Explore unique treasures from the Irish State literary collection, including the original copy of James Joyce’s renowned novel, Ulysses, and manuscripts on permanent display for the first time.
Enjoy three floors of immersive visual and…
- Museum of Literature Ireland - Discover the rich literary heritage of Ireland at one of Dublin’s newest museums.
Explore unique treasures from the Irish State literary collection, including the original copy of James Joyce’s renowned novel, Ulysses, and manuscripts on permanent display for the first time.
Enjoy three floors of immersive visual and soundscape exhibitions that narrate the story of Irish literature, both past and present, with an emphasis on the global influence of Irish writing.
MoLI features a blend of permanent and rotating exhibitions. The rotating exhibitions for 2023-2024 include:
Ink and Imagination (Sept 2023-Sept 2024):
In collaboration with University College Dublin Special Collections and the National Poetry Archive, this exhibition showcases letters and manuscripts from Irish writers, excerpts of contemporary poets reading their own poems, and more.
Visitors can also unwind amidst the birdsong in the museum’s serene readers’ garden or savor Irish culinary delights at the Common’s café.

- Self-Guided access to all exhibitions
- Self-Guided access to all exhibitions
Who better to share the story of Ireland than its most esteemed storytellers?
Situated in one of Ireland’s most significant Georgian architectural landmarks, MoLI honors Ireland’s globally acclaimed literary legacy, both past and present, encouraging visitors to engage in creating, reading, and writing.
MoLI stands as one of Dublin’s newest museums,…
Who better to share the story of Ireland than its most esteemed storytellers?
Situated in one of Ireland’s most significant Georgian architectural landmarks, MoLI honors Ireland’s globally acclaimed literary legacy, both past and present, encouraging visitors to engage in creating, reading, and writing.
MoLI stands as one of Dublin’s newest museums, offering three floors of interactive exhibits, including original short films and immersive soundscapes. Discover invaluable heritage artifacts displayed to the public for the first time.
With rotating exhibitions throughout the year, each visit to MoLI offers a unique narrative, with knowledgeable tour guides ready to lead visitors on an unforgettable exploration of Irish cultural history.
Unwind in the museum’s Reader’s Garden, a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Dublin city, and savor delightful food at the museum café.
The museum is open 7 days a week, from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, with the last entry at 4:30 pm.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.