Museum Of Literature Ireland - Plan Your Visit
The Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) is a landmark attraction in the heart of the Irish capital. Housed in the historic UCD’s Newman House, the Museum of Literature Ireland is home to a host of media exhibitions and artefacts honouring Ireland's literary greats.
What can I expect
- Home to Copy No. 1 of James Joyce's Ulysses
- Immersive exhibitions and literary treasures
- Historic Georgian townhouse where James Joyce studied
- Daily expert-led guided tours
- Readers' Garden overlooking the Iveagh Gardens
- Award-winning café and bookshop
- Located on St Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin
A Literary Treasure
MoLI. Where Irish writing comes alive. No visit to Ireland is complete without encountering the writers who shaped it. Located minutes from Grafton Street and set within the historic UCD Newman House. MoLI creates moments of connection between writers and readers that will stay with you long after your visit.
DoDublin Days Out & MoLI
Visit MoLI, along with five other great Dublin attractions with the DoDublin Days Out Ticket!
Ulysses
Experience an essential Dublin Literary experience by seeing Copy No.1 of Ulysses inscribed by James Joyce. MoLI is not a traditional museum where literature sits behind glass. Visitors don't simply learn about writers – they encounter them. The worlds and words of Irish writers come alive in experiences that are personal, atmospheric and unforgettable.
The Commons Café and Gardens
Relax in the tranquil Readers' Garden, enjoy coffee at The Commons Café, and browse the MoLI Bookshop.
MoLI Tickets
You can buy tickets for MoLI right here at DoDublin.
Where is MoLI located?
MoLI is located at St. Stephen's Green, at the UCD Naughton Joyce Centre, 86 St Stephen's Green, Saint Peter's, Dublin, D02 XY43. Other attractions closeby include the Little Museum of Dublin and The Irish Whiskey Museum
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
DoDublin's Sightseeing Tours stop at St. Stephen's Green, just on the opposite side of the beautiful park from the museum. The red City Sightseeing also stops nearby, as does Big Bus Tours Dublin. It is a great chance to hop off and visit some of the attractions close by to the Museum, such as the beautiful National Museum, a free attraction providing a great family day out.
Dublin Bus
Many Dublin Bus routes pass close to the museum. Plan your journey with Dublin Bus.
Walk
The museum is easily accessed by foot, and its location at St. Stephen's Green, and beside the beautiful Iveagh Gardens means you will have stunning places to walk around too. From Trinity College, MoLI is about a 20 minute walk.
Cycle
There is Dublin Bike station at Newman House - right outside the museum!
Luas
The Luas stop closest to the museum is at St. Stephen's Green - just two minutes away.
Additional Information
- 10.30–17:30, Tuesday to Sunday and bank holiday Mondays. Last entry at 16:30
- Located in the heart of Dublin City, MoLI is easily accessible by all modes of transport.
- Find MoLI at the UCD Naughton Joyce Centre, 86 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
