The Little Museum of Dublin is certainly unique. On show are objects that tell a story: photos, letters, images, documents, in fact all kinds of things. All the pieces hang close, side by side. There is apparently no overall theme that unites all the exhibited objects, which makes one of the two rooms feel somewhat like a high-quality flea-market. With the big difference of course, that most pieces are hanging on the wall and only create profit in the form of anecdotes, stories and stimulating curiosity. The objects were supplied by Dubliners who considered them interesting enough to contribute to this small Museum’s collection. Some memorable pieces are some first editions of James Joyce’s Ulysses, letters by Samuel Beckett and G.B. Shaw, as well as milk bottles and other everyday items. The guided tours are highly recommended, as the guides have a knack of breathing unexpected life into otherwise cryptic letters and documents. Afterwards visitors can relax in armchairs or by the fire in the second room, where they may experience yet more of Dublin’s facets: the love of story-telling and the famous Irish humour.
Stephen’s Green 15
Dublin
phone: +353 1 6611000
daily 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
