The James Joyce Museum
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Overview
Built by the British as a defence against a possible invasion by Napoleon, the tower has walls approximately 8ft thick and an original entrance door 13ft above the ground. The tower was once the temporary home of James Joyce, who depicted this setting in the opening scene of Ulysses. The structure is now a museum devoted to the author. 'Bloomsday', the day in 1904 on which all the action of Ulysses is set, is celebrated annually on 16th June. On this day, the museum is open from 8-6 for visits, readings from Ulysses and performances of various kinds, Edwardian costume is encouraged.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, last Sun in Mar-last Sat in Oct 10-6; last Sun in Oct-last Sat in Mar 10-4
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
It is often visited on a weekend trip, but rushing around is not the best way to experience Dublin. When Ireland joined the European Union, an economic boom began that flourished in the ‘Celtic Tiger’ years of the 1990s – fashion, the arts, food and Irish culture all blossomed, turning Dublin into one of the world’s hottest city destinations.
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