Oscar Wilde House Tickets
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Oscar Wilde House Tickets

Embark on a journey through the childhood home of Oscar Wilde in Dublin, exploring his life and legacy through exhibits, historic rooms, and stories. Oscar Wilde House Ticket.

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

Oscar Wilde House Ticket

Visit 1 Merrion Square in Dublin and begin with a 20-minute video presentation detailing Oscar Wilde's life and his family's background. The exploration starts in the library of Oscar’s father, Sir William Wilde.

Enter via the back stairs to view an exhibition of artworks by Aubrey Beardsley, known for illustrating Wilde’s play, "Salome." The consultation room of Sir William Wilde, which served as both a medical space and family home, is also featured.

Next, explore the dining room and the Speranza room, which hosted weekly salons by Wilde’s mother, attracting notable figures. On the third floor, see the bedrooms of Wilde’s parents and conclude at Oscar’s childhood nursery, showcasing an exhibition on his grand tour of the US and Canada in 1882.

Your visit will end after exploring this literary and historic site. 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 time. Hours may vary.

Included

  • Admission to Oscar Wilde House

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Merrion Square, Dublin, County Dublin, 2, Ireland

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