Museum of Literature Ireland

A beautifully restored historic house just off St. Stephen’s Green becomes your portal into 1,500 years of Irish creativity. Expect rare manuscripts, film, sound, interactive art, peaceful garden corners, and a café where literature and local flavour mix. Perfect for book lovers, curious travellers, and anyone who wants to understand Ireland through its writers.

You Will Experience

• Copy No. 1 of Ulysses
  Handle literary history as you see the very first edition of Joyce’s Ulysses, inscribed to patron Harriet Weaver.

• Riverrun of Language & Sound Installations
  Wander through immersive soundscapes that respond to movement; stories, folklore, and spoken word come alive.

• Rotating Exhibitions Celebrating Irish Voices
  From Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis to “What I Like Most” (a children’s visual story), each gallery explores different themes – identity, romance, national voice.

• James Joyce’s Footsteps in Newman House
  MoLI is housed in the historic UCD Newman House, a place Joyce once studied. The building itself whispers stories.

• Garden, Café & Literary Retreat
  When you need a pause, escape to the Commons Café, overlook the tranquil garden, read, reflect, possibly overhear chants of Irish poets—pure soul-food.

• Guided Tours & Interactive Learning
  The venue often offers guided public tours (Oct-Mar), audio-guides, workshops and exhibitions designed for all ages and interests.