14 Henrietta Street in Dublin

Title: 14 Henrietta Street in Dublin
Description: is a museum of architectural and social history, as told through the walls of the building and the lives of the people who lived there. From the outset of its 10-year long journey in 2008 to rescue, stabilise and conserve the house, the work was informed through engagement with former residents alongside a model of cross-sectoral decision-making. Here stories and research met the perspective of architects, conservators, social historians, former residents, artists, and archivists. Additionally, in Spring 2021, 14 Henrietta Street was invited to participate in a European pilot project alongside museums such as Pompidou and Courtauld to use their software and data loggers. These provided feedback support and support for the ongoing development of software in building conservation to reduce day to day environmental damage, preserve objects and protect the fabric of the building. Visitors receive a guided experience through the house with the stories told through our guides, poetry, digital archive films and stories. The building is the primary artefact in the collection, and first-hand memories and handed down stories from former residents and their families inform the tour and animate the building’s curation. The museum’s exhibits are also highly accessible with an induction point in each room to complement the audio-visual displays. Find out more at: https://14henriettastreet.ie
STIT Type: STI