The Tourist Guide 1
Dublin The Little Museum of Dublin - 15 St Stephe
ns Green, Dublin 2 Definitely one of our favourite museums anywhere in the world, The Little Museum punches above its weight at every turn with a delightful mix of curios and curiosities, nick nacks and novelties that tell the story of Dublin and its citizens over the last few centuries. It was launched in 2011 with a public appeal for historic objects and the response was massive - over 5,000 artefacts in the collection - illustrating the generosity of the Irish people. From Queen Victoria’s visit in 1900 to the meteoric rise of mega rock stars U2, you’ll get a wondrous insight into 20th-century Dublin through its peripheral paraphernalia. This summer, an exhibition celebrates the iconic, heavily saturated colour images of Dublin by the English travel photographer John Hinde, who revolutionised the way that Ireland was perceived at home and abroad. www.littlemuseum.ie Wider Than Pictures - National Museum of Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, D7 - August 21st - 27th Superb intimate setting for the first renewal of one of Dublin city’s newest gig series, Wider Than Pictures. So jump on a bus Gus, hop on a bike Mike or walk down the quays Rees to hear a top quality line up that includes the Swedish indie folk sibling duo First Aid Kit, the mega popular English alt rock star and civil rights activist Yungblud, the American 4 piece synth pop band Future Islands, British chart-topping pop-rock band The Vamps, the critically acclaimed Irish singer songwriter Mick Flannery (with very special guests Valerie June and Susan O’Neill) and finally the Scottish indie darlings Franz Ferdinand with special guests, Irish indie treasures Pillow Queens. The old army barracks is named after Michael Collins and has housed the National Museum of Ireland Decorative Arts & History exhibits since 1997. Built by Limerick military engineer Thomas de Burgh in neo-classical style and completed in 1704, the Barracks is one of Dublin’s oldest buildings, is a 20 min walk from the Ha’penny Bridge and is well worth a visit during the day. Ticket and line up info: www.singularartists.ie The Guinness Storehouse - St James’s Gate, Dublin 8. Located at St. James’s Gate in Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse offers an incredible and unique tasting experience of Ireland’s famous beer. The attraction presents visitors with the opportunity to embark on a self-guided tour, which describes the history of how the beer came to be and the process it takes to perfect it. Visitors also have the option to experience the Stoutie and Guinness Academy portion of the attraction and despite the extra cost, it is well worth it. The highlight of the experience is the complementary pint served to visitors in the storehouse’s Gravity Bar, located at the top of the building, offering 360 degree views of Dublin while enjoying a perfectly poured Guinness. www.guinness-storehouse.com 8