National Leprechaun Museum

National Leprechaun Museum

The National Leprechaun Museum is located in Dublin, Ireland, and opened in 2010. It is a museum dedicated to exhibits related to leprechauns from Irish folklore, and is the world’s first fairy museum. The Irish Times called it the “Leprechaun Louvre.”

Leprechauns, also known as “fairies” or “little people,” are very famous mythical creatures in Irish legend. They are characterized by their red beards and neat green suits and hats. Leprechauns love collecting gold and are said to bury it at the end of rainbows — threatening them is believed to make them reveal its location. In fairy tales, they are also the assistants of shoemakers. It is generally believed that shamrocks and wearing green clothing can attract leprechauns. The National Leprechaun Museum is Ireland’s first museum dedicated to Irish mythology, and the legend of leprechauns has a history of over a thousand years in Ireland. Visitors can learn what leprechauns are, explore various legends about them, and see depictions of the characters associated with their stories.

National Leprechaun Museum

Reason to visit: The world’s first museum dedicated to mythological legends

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Ireland[Ireland]

Province/State: Dublin [Dublin]

City: Dublin [Dublin]