Step into the 18th Century

Step into the 18th Century

Welcome to Marsh’s Library

Soak up the historic atmosphere of an eighteenth-century library with a hidden garden. Explore our exhibition of the earliest printed books in the world.

 

Admission Charge: €7 for adults. €4 for students & senior citizens. Free entry for under 18s and social welfare recipients.

Due to the historic nature of the building, the main library is currently not accessible to wheelchairs. For more information on accessibility please check here.

Для громадян України вхід безкоштовний.

Бесплатный вход для граждан Украины.

 

The second gallery of the Library

Opening Hours

The Library is open to visitors from 9.30 to 5.00, Tuesdays to Fridays and on Saturdays 10.00 to 5.00. It is closed on Sundays and bank holidays. If we have to close at other times, we will give as much notice as possible on our website and social media.

 

Location

St Patrick’s Close
Dublin, D08 FK79

The Library is a short stroll from the main shopping areas of Dublin’s city centre. Most of the hop-on hop-off buses pass our door!

“Great stories and picturesque … the guides are great, and who wouldn’t love a reading cage? Highly recommend going”

Google Reviews

“Petite mais sublime. Les personnes qui y travaillent sont très gentils. Il y a des fascicules de plusieurs langue pour d’avantages d’infos.”

 

Google Reviews

“Mesmerising atmosphere taking you head first into the years long forgotten”

 

TripAdvisor

“Marsh’s Library is the first public library in Ireland (1707) so you cannot miss it. In addition, you get a personalised interaction with local guides who explain in multiple languages the history of the place. One of my favourite spots in Dublin !! Strongly recommended!!”

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