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Dublin Port brings maritime heritage to life for Irish schoolkids

[ January 29, 2026   //   ]

Dublin Port is sponsoring the Little Museum of Dublin’s ‘I Love Dublin’ programme for schools to welcome schoolchildren from all over Ireland for a free visit.

It will promote awareness of Dublin’s rich heritage and boost civic pride in a city whose maritime origins span back to the earliest settlers, using role play and storytelling. Secondary school classes join a guided tour for a fast-paced, funny, and thought-provoking journey through Dublin’s history, using objects from the collection as a touchstone.

Adults also have free admission to the museum on Wednesdays, because in addition to our education programme, Dublin Port also sponsors the ‘Freedom of Dublin’ tour for people of all ages, offered every Wednesday morning at 9.45am.

Port heritage director Lar Joye said: “The Port was founded in 1708 and has had a 318-year relationship with the city, helping Dublin connect with the world. For Dublin Port, this partnership with the Little Museum helps us to reconnect the city centre to its citizens of all ages. Through the Port’s own Distributed Museum and Greenway network, we invite more people to visit the Port and see it for themselves. Through this partnership with the Little Museum, we can also help deepen understanding of the Dublin Port story within the wider history of the city.”

Visits take place every Wednesday morning throughout the academic year. To book a slot: www.littlemuseum.ie

The Freedom of Dublin Tour is bookable online at www.littlemuseum.ie

More about visiting Dublin Port at https://www.dublinport.ie/explore

Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography

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