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The James Joyce Centre is a museum and cultural institution dedicated to the life and work of James Joyce. Located in a stunning 18th-century Georgian townhouse, the James Joyce Centre organises exhibitions and events throughout the year, including lectures, theatre, concerts, courses, seminars, and readings. It is the home of…

The James Joyce Centre is a museum and cultural institution dedicated to the life and work of James Joyce. Located in a stunning 18th-century Georgian townhouse, the James Joyce Centre organises exhibitions and events throughout the year, including lectures, theatre, concerts, courses, seminars, and readings. It is the home of the famous door of No. 7 Eccles Street, the house of Mr. Leopold Bloom from Joyce’s novel Ulysses. It runs popular walking tours around the city that highlight Joycean landmarks and the history of Dublin. It organises the annual Bloomsday Festival, the iconic celebration in Dublin that commemorates Ulysses.
The James Joyce Centre is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. Walking tours are offered every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11 am.
The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.