The Museum of Curiosities

About the museum

The Museum of Curiosities grew out of a popular Twitter account run by a Dublin cabaret performer who goes by the name Monsieur Pompier. The account shared strange images from old books, archives and forgotten corners of the internet, and over the years its curator turned that interest in the grotesque and the uncanny into a physical collection, helped by years of travel and performing.

The collection is displayed over two floors of a house on Lower Pembroke Street, a short walk from St Stephen’s Green and Merrion Square. Visitors find objects such as a two-headed cow, mummified remains, haunted dolls, clowns, Victorian relics, unusual taxidermy and antique medical devices. Many items are linked to folklore, medical mistakes, theatrical inventions or lost beliefs, and the exhibits also include entomological displays, skeletons, unusual books and household oddities from the Victorian period.

A visit begins with a short introduction from a member of staff on how the museum began, after which guests explore at their own pace. Video and audio effects add to the atmosphere. Evening tours called Hidden Horrors After Dark are offered separately.

Highlights

• Two-headed cow, mummified remains and haunted dolls
• Antique medical devices and Victorian curiosities
• Short introduction by staff, then self-guided exploration
• Collector’s stories behind the objects
• Separate Hidden Horrors After Dark evening tours

Permanent exhibition

• The collection of curiosities – Two floors of strange artefacts, including haunted dolls, anatomical anomalies, preserved specimens, quack medical contraptions and Victorian relics.

Admission & discounts

The prices shown are those listed by the ticket reseller DoDublin; the museum’s own booking page does not show prices in a readable form. Babies and toddlers are admitted free. Visitors can also leave a donation of any amount to support the museum.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is not wheelchair accessible: the building has stairs and narrow passages and there is no lift.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kids

Visitors of all ages come, but some exhibits include taxidermy and macabre or unsettling themes, and the museum leaves it to parents to judge whether the content suits their children. Babies and toddlers go in free.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The museum can be hired for private events; enquiries go through the contact page.

Plan your visit