Little Museum of Dublin

Housed in a Georgian townhouse on St. Stephen's Green, the quirky Little Museum of Dublin tells the story of the city through the years 1900 to 2000. Opening its doors in 2011, the museum was made possible by the Dubliners who donated thousands of artefacts to the nonprofit — 5,000 of which you can see in the vast display collection.
There are three museum floors to see, with exhibitions covering everything from the 1916 Easter Rising to JFK's visit to Dublin. There's even an exhibit dedicated solely to the success of the Irish rock band U2. 
Nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award in 2012, a visit to the Little Museum of Dublin gives a feel for how it would have been to live on St Stephen's Green a century ago, and the museum's also home to the acclaimed cafe Hatch & Sons Irish Kitchen.

Practical Info

On 15 St. Stephen's Green, near the corner of Dawson Street, the Little Museum of Dublin is open every day from 9:30am-5pm, and until 8pm on Thursdays. Guided tours start every hour, on the hour. Entry is free from 6-8 on Thursdays (care of Diageo), otherwise to visit costs €7.