About The Little Museum of Dublin
Tucked on St. Stephen's Green overlooking Grafton Street, this gem feels like popping into a Dubliner's quirky sitting room packed with 5,000 donated treasures. Founded in 2011, it's Dublin's favourite for personal stories behind the city's soul, from U2 memorabilia to Oscar Wilde's snuff box. As your Grafton Street guide, I love how it captures the spirit of Dublin life without stuffy timelines; think interactive exhibits on the 1916 Rising, Beatles visits, and everyday heroes. One of the top things to do in Grafton Street Dublin, it's intimate with just 20 visitors per tour, making it perfect for history buffs seeking authentic vibes amid the shopping frenzy. Sensory delights abound: touch 1960s toys, hear oral histories crackling with accents, smell the faint polish on antique furniture. Exhibits rotate, but staples include Thin Lizzy guitars and Bloomsday relics, tying into Joyce's literary legacy nearby.
What to Expect
Hour-long guided tours (book ahead) through three floors of eclectic displays, with tales from curators who grew up here. See Phil Lynott's stage gear, a signed Joycean letter, and rebel weapons from Easter 1916. Upstairs cafe offers tea with Green views; accessibility via lift. Tickets around €15, with free entry for under-18s on weekends.
Insider Tips
Opt for the 1916 tour for gritty details; combine with a Grafton Street busker serenade post-visit. Arrive 15 minutes early for free coffee chats with staff; locals snag Thursday evening talks. Walk from Trinity College in 10 minutes, entering via the Green for photos. For families, kid tours make history fun; couples, sunset views from windows are magic. Searching best things to do in Grafton Street? This intimate museum outshines big ones with heart and humour.