National Leprechaun Museum, Ireland

National Leprechaun Museum, Ireland Visit Ireland's National Leprechaun Museum, and you'll step into another world where nothing is quite what it seems! Be prepared to step into a different world.
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Fun, fairies, and folklore through guided storytelling tours! Discover the sounds, sight, stories and magic of mythical Ireland, land of the leprechaun! The museum is located on Jervis Street just a few minutes walk from Temple Bar and O’Connell Street. Our opening times are:
Sunday - Weds 10.00-18.30 (last entry 17.30)

Dark Land (Adults only):
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 19.00 and 20.00
Additi

onal dates/times at peak times. Advance booking recommended. Please check website for availability. Admission:
Adults €18
Children (under 17) €11
Students €16
OAP €16
Carer Ticket: €14 (admits 2 people with Carer ID)
Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) €48

Experience Suitable for 6 years +
Book online for preferred entry at busy times.

We were delighted to meet Cindy Warner and Charlie Warner from Crichton, who kindly gifted the museum an ornament of the...
25/06/2026

We were delighted to meet Cindy Warner and Charlie Warner from Crichton, who kindly gifted the museum an ornament of the famous Crichton Leprechaun from GoodwillGulfCoast

Ireland has many tales about Leprechauns, but how incredible is it that there is a Leprechaun story as far away from our island as Crichton, Mobile, Alabama!

There was a reported sighting in a tree in 2006. A local news report featured eyewitness accounts and a sketch of the Leprechaun. It went viral and millions have watched the clip since.

Said to appear only after dark and disappear in the light, the Crichton Leprechaun still draws visitors hoping to spot the little fella and his pot of gold!

Thank you Cindy and Charlie for this wonderful gift we will treasure it!

We are sending our best wishes to Paudie and Donal who are off to Stockholm for FEST 2026 Fed For European Storytelling ...
22/06/2026

We are sending our best wishes to Paudie and Donal who are off to Stockholm for FEST 2026 Fed For European Storytelling for the annual gathering of European storytellers. They are both so excited to attend and host workshops and listen to the many interesting discussions and panels on offer!

16/06/2026

Bloomsday is here!

It’s a day to remember James Joyce, one of Ireland’s most influential writers. Joyce transformed the ordinary sights, sounds, and characters of Dublin into some of the most celebrated works in modern literature.

Best known for Ulysses, Joyce drew deeply from Ireland’s traditions of storytelling, folklore, and mythology, weaving them into his work.

To mark the day, one of our storytellers recites Tilly, a poem Joyce wrote around 1904 during his mother’s final illness.

11/06/2026

Any artist knows the struggle of trying to find inspiration.

In Irish folklore, some found it staring back at them from the other world.

Would you accept the gift of inspiration from the Leannán Sídhe?

Due to popular demand our Darkland tours will now be running on Sundays this summer!The macabre and the gruesome are par...
04/06/2026

Due to popular demand our Darkland tours will now be running on Sundays this summer!

The macabre and the gruesome are part of our shared history. On Darkland, we don’t shy away from them.

Here, we celebrate grim, grisly and ghoulish tales, stories of ghastly deeds, vicious fairies and gut-wrenching deaths. This is a tour of the things that go bump in the night.

Join us for an hour long, immersive journey through Irish history and folklore, performed live by one of our talented storytellers.

Some stories cannot be told if a child is in the room.

Darkland tours are strictly 18+ – ID may be required.

Darkland showcases live, unscripted, traditional storytelling. Tours are solely performed through English.

Spaces are limited, so book now through the link in our bio!

This is storytelling as you’ve never seen it before.

28/05/2026

The museum staff spent a day out reconnecting with Ireland’s ancient past and also testing our hill climbing skills it’s seems…

- We left the museum and headed for the Hill of Ward near Trim, one of the birthplaces of Halloween linked to the goddess Tlachta.

- We got back on the bus to the Hill of Tara, then on to the Newgrange Visitor Centre to explore the exhibition before taking the shuttle to Knowth.

- We saw the incredible carved kerbstones, watched a film on the archaeology and engineering behind these ancient monuments, and learned about the restoration work that brought them back to life.

A very successful day of myths, history, and lots of bus snacks.

27/05/2026

Under the cover of night, lovers meet.

Carrying only what they need, they steal away from their homes.

They will be together no matter what their families or friends say.

Impulsive.

Clandestine.

Romantic.

Perhaps…

Not always.

There’s a new episode of the Storytellers podcast at the National Leprechaun Museum for you to listen to!

Click the link in our bio!

We are look for a Front of House Retail and Booking Assistant to join our team at the National Leprechaun Museum! You’ll...
19/05/2026

We are look for a Front of House Retail and Booking Assistant to join our team at the National Leprechaun Museum!

You’ll be in a customer facing role, welcoming and assisting guests.

-Helping to manage bookings and replying to customers emails and phone calls.

-Processing ticket and retail sales through cash and card payments.

-Recommending books, products, and gifts to visitors Engaging with visitors about Irish folklore, mythology, storytelling.

-Assist with stock management and ordering.

-Use Excel and booking/admin systems confidently and efficiently.

-Assist with opening and closing procedures including cash duties. Organisation and presentation of the shop and visitor areas.

-Support the wider museum team during busy periods, events, and seasonal experiences such as Darkland and our Halloween shows.

For a full job description go to indeed.ie

To apply please email [email protected]

14/05/2026

These women could not be told what to do….

Book tickets to our storytelling tours through the link in our bio!

We are currently offering a Training Course on the use of storytelling in youth work and informal education and a Worksh...
07/05/2026

We are currently offering a Training Course on the use of storytelling in youth work and informal education and a Workshop aimed at young adults (16+) with the aim of promoting Critical Thinking and Tolerance.

The Training Course is aimed at individuals who are actively involved in education and/or work with young people who wish to expand their skills base. Participants will be taught storytelling skills and techniques and gain new insights on how to incorporate stories into their work with youth and promote critical thinking, an open and perceptive view towards differences and otherness in society.

The Workshop is aimed at young adults with an interest in traditional storytelling. Participants will learn to analyse various forms of stories (from traditional folktales to personal life stories) from the perspective of stereotypes and prejudices. They will become acquainted with storytelling techniques, such as voice work, facial expressions, gestures, and the use of emotions in a story and how to identify hidden meanings and messages in stories and critically evaluate their impact on social perception.

Both the Training Course and the Workshop will be held at The Lab on Foley Street in Dublin City Centre and as they are co-funded by Eramus + and the European Union, both the Training Course and Two-part workshop are offered completely free of charge! All we ask for is your time and engagement.

Spaces are limited as there is a limit of 20 spaces for both the training course and for the youth workshop, so please email early to avoid disappointment and book your place.

To book a space on the workshops please email [email protected] !

“ Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.”

Address

2/3 Mary's Abbey
Dublin
D07X6R6

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+35318733899

Website

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