Dublin Museum of Literature Ireland MOLI Admission Ticket

From$14.5

60 minutes – 180 minutes

Dublin, Ireland

Full description

Who better to hear the story of Ireland from than through the words of its greatest storytellers? Located in one of Ireland's most important Georgian architectural sites, MoLI celebrates Ireland’s internationally renowned literary heritage past and present, inspiring visitors to create, read, and write. MoLI is one of Dublin’s newest museums, featuring three floors of interactive exhibitions, ranging from original short-films to immersive soundscapes. View priceless heritage artefacts on display to the public for the first time. With revolving exhibitions across the year, every visit to MoLI tells a different story, with expert tour guides on hand to bring visitors on an unforgettable journey through Irish cultural history. Relax amid the museum's Reader's garden, a hidden oasis in the heart of Dublin city and enjoy some lovely food at the museum cafe. Museum is open 7 days a week, from 10:30am-5:30pm. Last entry at 4:30pm.

Included / Excluded

Self-Guided access to all exhibitions

Itinerary

Explore Ireland’s rich literary heritage in one of Dublin's newest museums. View one of a kind treasures from the Irish State literary collection - including the original copy of James Joyce's world-famous novel Ulysses and manuscripts on permanent display for the first time. Experience three floors of immersive visual and soundscape exhibitions that tell the story of Irish literature past and present, with a focus on the global impact of Irish writing. MoLI has a mixture of permanent and revolving exhibitions. Revolving exhibitions for 2023-2024 include: Ink and Imagination (Sept 2023-Sept 2024): Presented in partnership with University College Dublin Special Collections and the National Poetry Archive, this exhibition displays letters and manuscripts from Irish writers, snippets of contemporary poets reading their own poems and more. Visitors can also relax amid the birdsong in the museum's tranquil readers garden or enjoy Irish culinary delights in the Common's café.

Admission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

86 St Stephen's Green, UCD Newman House, Dublin, Ireland

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible
Stroller Accessible
Service Animals Allowed
Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

4.5

10 reviews

A delightful surprise!

Talk about a delightful surprise…we enjoyed our serendipitous first visit so much that we returned for a second, longer visit a few days later. You don’t have to be a Joyce disciple to appreciate this very special museum; in fact, you don’t even have to be particularly knowledgeable about Irish literature! All you have to be is a person who appreciates the joys and mysteries of the creative process. I do have one suggestion: please ask the tour guide to lower their voice and minimize the dramaturgy so as not to disturb the other visitors. Whoever led the tour on 1 July 2026 around 2:30pm seemed to be auditioning for a role in a play to be performed in a massive theatre!

LucieVBJul 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Time well spent

Loved the tour, some interesting pieces, very close to Iveagh gardens and St Stephens Green

oisinh2017Apr 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Little known treasure

A Lovely space. Beautiful exhibits. Lots of powerful words. Highly recommended little known treasure.

Jeannette_CApr 12, 2026VIATOR

Great memorabilia,...

Great memorabilia, insights, and quotes from Ireland’s most noted authors. A readers fantasy island.

David_FMar 29, 2026VIATOR

Books alive

Informative intriguing Worth a visit especially if you love to read The garden behind was cool as well

Kelly_IDec 28, 2025VIATOR

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