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Dublin Writers Museum

18-19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, Ireland
353 1 872 2077
Ranked #88 of 222 attractions in Dublin
3.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Fee: No
Description: Housing memorabilia of Ireland's most influential writers, the museum has a recording of James Joyce reading from "Anna Livia Plurabelle."
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Ottawa, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Given the way Irish culture tends to celebrate its writers, you might be tempted to think that this Writer's Museum would be a grand affair. It isn't. Most of this is due to physical constraint. The Museum is housed in what used to be a private residence, which means there really isn't all that room for exhibition space. This does... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I'll be straight up. If you're not really into authors and obviously Irish authors, don't go. You won't enjoy it, not for eight euros admission. This is truly a nerd paradise. I LOVED it, one of my favorite stops in all of Ireland. If you have a medium interest I would recommend stopping here. It's only a few rooms but... More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Not that many writers relics, mainly photos and written descriptions, but the audio guide gives a good idea of the overall Irish literature history. More

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Spanish Fork, Utah
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

A fairly pricey exhibit for what it is. I'm a bit bibliophile so I wouldn't have missed the writer's museum. But frankly there's not a whole lot here. The audio guide that comes with was very informative, however. The staff was friendly, including in the gift shop. More

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NJ
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

I expected more from the literary capital of the world. It's okay that it was small, but the stories were fragmented, the artifacts mostly replicas, and the price pretty high for what we got. I suggest skipping the museum and spending your time reading Samuel Beckett's "The End" instead. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Quite interesting. Close to War Memorial so take it in as part of a walk in the area More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

I visited a few weeks ago with my travel companion and we enjoyed it thoroughly. The staff was friendly and there is a well-stocked gift store brimming with books and memorabilia toward the back. Be sure to go upstairs if you can manage it and see the beautifuly decorated rooms commissioned by one of the home's owners. There are also... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

and if you are there late or early bird. dont pass Chapter one downstairs . excellent More

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Dublin
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Worth a visit and nearby is the garden of remembrance and the National Gallery (both free) and less than 1 minutes walk. Public transport is good and some parking in Parnell Square or ILAC car park More

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Atlanta, Ga
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Not too much information, but just enough. Beautiful property! More

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