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Oscar Wilde House Tickets

Embark on a journey through the childhood home of Oscar Wilde. Discover his life, family, and legacy through exhibits, historic rooms, and stories. Oscar Wilde House Ticket. Visit 1 Merrion Square in Dublin to explore Oscar Wilde's childhood...

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Embark on a journey through the childhood home of Oscar Wilde. Discover his life, family, and legacy through exhibits, historic rooms, and stories.

Oscar Wilde House Ticket

Visit 1 Merrion Square in Dublin to explore Oscar Wilde's childhood home. Upon arrival, watch a 20-minute video presentation detailing Wilde's life and his parents. The tour begins in the library of Wilde's father, Sir William Wilde, on the ground floor.

Entering via the back stairs, you will find an exhibition of artworks by Aubrey Beardsley, known for illustrating Wilde’s play, "Salome." Ascending to the consultation room of Sir William Wilde, you will learn about the house's history as a medical center and family home.

Proceed to the dining room and the Speranza room, which offers views of the Oscar Wilde statue. These rooms hosted Speranza’s salons with notable guests from Ireland, the UK, and the US.

On the third floor, explore Wilde’s parents' bedrooms, concluding in Oscar’s childhood nursery. An exhibition highlights Wilde’s grand tour of the United States and Canada in 1882.

Your visit concludes after exploring this literary treasure. Slán!

Opening Hours

Oscar Wilde House is open from 11 am to 6 pm:

May 1 to September 4: Every daySeptember 5 to April 30: Only weekends

Final admission is 45 minutes before closing. Hours are subject to change.

Prices

Included

  • Admission to Oscar Wilde House

Location

Activity location

Merrion Square, Dublin, County Dublin, 2, Ireland

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