Writers Museum

Writers Museum

　 Introduction: Dublin is known as the city of writers and the city of literature. If you want to discover, explore, or simply get a feel for Dublin’s rich literary atmosphere, the Writers Museum is an excellent choice. Housed in a restored Georgian building on Parnell Square, the museum itself is a notable Irish landmark. The Writers Museum vividly showcases Ireland’s cultural figures from the past three hundred years through books, letters, portraits, and personal belongings. No matter how much—or how little—you know about Irish literature, the museum is sure to surprise you. Did you know that Oscar Wilde was a promising boxer during his time at Trinity College? Or that Samuel Beckett, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, was once ranked among the top eleven in Trinity College’s cricket team? These lesser-known facts abound throughout the museum. The collection is both captivating and diverse. As you’d expect, there are many books representing milestones in Irish literary history—from *Gulliver’s Travels* and *Dracula*, to *The Importance of Being Earnest* and *Ulysses*. Most of the volumes are first editions or early printings, recreating the excitement of their original publication. Among them are books inscribed by W.B. Yeats to Oliver Gogarty and by James Joyce to Brinsley MacNamara. The museum also displays numerous portraits of Irish writers, including original works by the artists of the time. Among the many letters on display are Sheridan’s unflattering letter to his creditors, Shaw’s signed refusal to provide an autograph, and a letter from Yeats to Faulkner. Transportation: Address: 18 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, Ireland. Admission/Opening Hours: Adults €7, children €4.40. Opening Hours: January–December: Monday–Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday and public holidays 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; June, July, and August: Monday–Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Dublin, Ireland