Little Museum of Dublin, Dublin

National GeographicJul 9, 2024

The essential guide to visiting Dublin

Here’s what you need to know about Ireland’s capital—when to go, what to do, and how to get around. Trinity College in Dublin is Ireland’s oldest university. It’s just one of many iconic landmarks you ...

Museum for city stories

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St. Stephen's GreenParkSt Stephen's Green is a garden square and public park located in the city centre of Dublin, Ireland.
Dublin Coastal TrailTrailTrail for strolling beaches and piers
Grafton StreetNeighborhoodPedestrianized streets for shopping and dining
Dublin Fringe FestivalFestivalFestival for emerging performance art in September
Christ Church CathedralPlace of worshipNearly thousand-year-old cathedral
Trinity College Dublin’s Old LibraryMuseumHome to the Book of Kells
Jeanie Johnston shipSightShip telling stories of emigration
St. Patrick’s FestivalFestivalThree-day celebration in March
International Literature Festival DublinFestivalFestival taking place in May
Bloomsday FestivalFestivalCelebrates James Joyce’s Ulysses on June 16
Dublin Theatre FestivalFestivalFestival taking place in October
Bram Stoker FestivalFestivalFestival with events like outdoor circus performances
Dublin New Year FestivalFestivalFestival with outdoor concerts and light shows
Loose CanonRestaurantWine bar serving Irish cheese toastie
L’GueletonRestaurantRestaurant with outdoor seats
George’s Street ArcadeMarketArcade for vintage finds and vinyl
Little Museum of DublinMuseumMuseum for city stories
MoLIMuseumMuseum of literature
RHAGalleryOne of Dublin's leading public art galleries.
Natural History museumMuseumMuseum with 1850s zoological collection
National MuseumMuseum
Merrion SquareSight
Georgian QuarterNeighborhood

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The essential guide to visiting Dublin