Little Museum of Dublin, Local history museum on St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland
The Little Museum of Dublin occupies an 18th-century Georgian townhouse and displays over 5,000 objects that trace Dublin's development through the 20th century. The collection shows the city's story through everyday items and personal memories rather than grand displays.
The Little Museum of Dublin was conceived by director Trevor White and opened to the public in October 2011 in a Georgian townhouse owned by Dublin City Council. It closed in April 2024 for major works, with a pop-up selection on Pembroke Street, and reopened fully on St Stephen's Green in June 2025 after an investment of over 4 million euro. It is a registered charity.
The museum's name comes from its small scale, and its collection is built from objects lent or given by Dublin residents, who receive two unlimited free entries for a contribution. A 2014 exhibit covers the rock band U2, and the museum also hosts the Tara's Palace doll house. Its "City of a Thousand Welcomes" programme, launched in June 2011, paired first-time visitors with local volunteers over tea or a pint.
The museum occupies three floors of exhibition space in a Georgian townhouse at 15 St Stephen's Green, facing the park, with a fourth floor used as offices. Visits are by guided tour only, so plan to join one rather than wander independently. The building was closed from April 2024 for maintenance and reopened fully in June 2025.
The museum preserves a rare stained glass panel of Saint Brendan from 1920, created by Irish artist Harry Clarke and rescued from disposal. This artwork itself tells a story of near-loss and recovery.
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