The National Leprechaun Museum
A visit to one of Ireland's top family attractions The National Leprechaun Museum which is located in the heart of Dublin, is an opportunity to step into another world where nothing is quite what it seems. You are taken deep into Celtic culture to discover what really lies behind tales of leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold.
The National Leprechaun Museum is the first ever family attraction dedicated to Irish mythology and opens up a fun and magical world full of fascinating folklore, mythology and enchanting stories. A fairytale for adults and children alike, this captivating and interactive experience takes you to the heart of Irish cultural identity and imagination.
The museum is structured like a story, with 12 chapters each transporting you and your family to the heart of Irish cultural identity and imagination. Each chapter represents either a part of Irish mythological history or recreates an experience typically associated with leprechauns. The result is a series of captivating, interactive experiences - from the first ever sighting back in the eighth century, through to modern day representations of the leprechaun in film and popular culture - with plenty of adventures in between.
Experience what it’s like to live in a leprechaun-sized world and journey to the end of the rainbow to see if the elusive crock of gold really exists.
Family Fun Tip:- Did you know that a leprechaun is a character of Irish Mythology. He is about 2'6" (75cm) tall. He is very rich but extremely tricky and if you catch one don't take your eyes off him, or he will disappear! He is a very slick talker and loves a bit of fun.
Facilities At The Museum
The Museum is fully wheelchair accessible with level access throughout and disabled toilet. There is a small shop in the resource room which stocks a range of books on Irish folklore and mythology and other publications relating to the content of the museum. Unique art and craft items produced by Irish craftsmen are also available, in addition to other small items suitable for children. The resource room also houses a library of books and further information to read while here, materials to draw pictures for their gallery and a small selection of light refreshments.
Leprechaun Museum Opening Times
Monday to Sunday:- 9.30 – 18.30 (last admission 5.45pm)
Admission Prices
- Adults: €10.00
- Senior Citizens & Students (with I.D.): €7.00
- Children: €7.00 (5-6 Yrs)
Family Admission Prices
- Family: €27.00 (two adults, two children)
- Group rates available on request
Schools Tours At The National Leprechaun Museum
The National Leprechaun Museum is an ideal location for school trip. as they offer an interactive environment of learning and fun. They will take your students deeper into Irish and Celtic culture to discover what really lies behind the well-known tales of Irish cultural icons - leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold!
You and your students can feel what it’s like to journey deep beneath the rocks of the Giant’s Causeway, open up your minds to the sights and stories of Ireland’s mythical otherworld on a trip to fairy hill, experience what it’s like to live in a leprechaun-sized world and journey to the end of the rainbow to see if the elusive crock of gold really exists.
The National Leprechaun Museum storytelling guides tailor tours for different age-groups, and their education resource packs for schools cater to all levels and are designed to tie in with as many subjects on the curriculum as possible (including English, Irish, Maths and Art and SESE History, Geography and Science), with activities to do before, during and after your visit.
School Tours Opening Hours And Visit Duration
The National Leprechaun Museum is open 7 days a week 9.30 - 18.30 Monday to Saturday, 10.30 - 18.30 on Sunday
The school tour of the museum lasts approximately 45-60 minutes, however they suggest budgeting additional time to spend in the resource room.
School Tours Costs
- Entry to the museum is €7 per child, this includes a tailored tour and a resource pack.
- The resource pack is for use both in the classroom and on your visit.
- Teachers and supervisors in attendance are free of charge with free tea/coffee in our resource room at the end of the museum.
To book your class trip, email them at rainbow@leprechaunmuseum.ie or call the box office on 01 873 3899
How To Get To The National Leprechaun Museum
A 5 minutes stroll from the Spire on O'Connell Street/ Temple Bar. On the corner of Abbey Street and Jervis Street, it is located right beside the Luas (Red Line) Jervis Street stop. It is on all major Bus routes and just across the Ha'penny Bridge from Temple Bar.
- Parking
The Jervis Street car park and the Jervis Shopping Centre car park are both ideal, while Arnotts 'park right' car park and the Ilac Shopping Centre car park are both nearby
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For a leprechaun museum there is a surprising lack of leprechauns or information on them, there is a small mish mash of information in the waitin room and then not a lot there after, there is a room with giant furniture which had great potential but again fell short and felt ver sparce and thrown together. There was a big emphasis on the "evil Fairys" for some reason, overall i was not impressed.
Your Reviews
worst museum i've ever been to. the staff at the door said it's not for kids. what? well i'd say it's not for adults, i was shocked to say the least how they could charge any fee into this museum when clearly they don't put money into the decor of the museum one room had bits of coloured string hanging up this was ment to be a rainbow! another room with upside down umberellas. no imaginaton was put into the making of this museum. very dissapopinted.