Dublin Things to Do

A relative newcomer to the scene of museums and visitor attractions in Dublin, the National Leprechaun Museum opened its doors in early 2010. Its aim: to teach visitors to Ireland about Irish myths and folklore, and to let them experience life as a leprechaun if only for an hour or two.

Leprechauns abound in Irish mythology as small, solitary men dressed in red or green with a mischievous sense of humor and the ability to grant three wishes if caught. But they’re rarely caught.

So the kids have finally had enough of historic buildings, historic libraries, and the Guinness factory in Dublin? Time to indulge their fantasies a bit and take them to Imaginosity, Dublin’s Children’s Museum. With the ethos of hands-on play and stimulating young imaginations, it’s definitely not a regular museum in the traditional sense of the word.