Museums & Galleries in Dublin

Dublin has long been a centre of art and culture. Apart from the large collections of the National Museum and National Gallery and Irish Museum of Modern Art, the city also boasts many fine small private collections. The range of art and artifacts is enormous, and the visitor will have no problem spending many hours enthralled.

Below you will find a list of Museums & Galleries in Dublin City and the surrounding regions. Click on the 'more information' tab in order to find out more about any one of them.

You can also download Cultúr a free guide to Irelands National Cultural Institutions. (Adobe PDF file, 4MB)

  • Chester Beatty Library

    Chester Beatty Library

    Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

    European Museum of the Year 2002, Irish Museum of the Year 2000. Situated in the heart of ... Find out more »

  • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

    Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

    Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

    2009 marks the centenary of Francis Bacon, the greatest figuartive artist of the 20th Century . ... Find out more »

  • Dublin Writers Museum

    Dublin Writers Museum

    18 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

    The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel ... Find out more »

  • Imaginosity

    Imaginosity

    The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18

    Imaginosity, Dublin Children's Museum is designed for children up to 10 years. At Imaginosity, ... Find out more »

  • Irish Museum of Modern Art

    Irish Museum of Modern Art

    Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

    The Irish Museum of Modern Art is Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and ... Find out more »

  • James Joyce Museum

    James Joyce Museum

    Joyce Tower, Sandycove, County Dublin

    The James Joyce Tower was one of a series of Martello towers built to withstand an invasion by ... Find out more »

  • National Gallery of Ireland

    National Gallery of Ireland

    Merrion Square West Dublin 2

    The National Gallery of Ireland was established by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and first opened ... Find out more »

  • National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

    National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

    Kildare Street, Dublin 2

    Walk into the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street and you are magically transported ... Find out more »

  • National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History

    National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History

    Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7

    Collins Barracks could be said to be the National Museum of Ireland's largest artefact, having ... Find out more »

  • National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

    National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

    Merrion Street, Dublin 2

    The Museum of Natural History will be closed to the public until further notice in order to car... Find out more »

  • National Photographic Archive

    National Photographic Archive

    Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

    The National Photographic Archive houses the photographic collection of the National Library of ... Find out more »

  • Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum

    Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum

    29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower Dublin 2

    Number Twenty Nine is Dublin's Georgian House Museum. Visitors take a guided tour from the ... Find out more »

  • Pearse Museum

    Pearse Museum

    St. Enda's Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

    A former school run by Patriot and Educationalist Patrick Pearse, it is now a museum in ... Find out more »

  • Tara's Palace and Childhood Museum

    Tara's Palace and Childhood Museum

    The Courtyard, Malahide Castle Demense, Malahide, Co Dublin, County Dublin

    Visit the enchanting Museum of Childhood, located in the beautifully restored old Corn Store ... Find out more »

  • The National Wax Museum PLUS

    The National Wax Museum PLUS

    The Armoury, 4 Foster Place, Temple Bar Dublin 2

    Visit. Explore. Experience The National Wax Museum Plus is an exciting new interactive visitor... Find out more »

  • Art Alley

    Art Alley

    c/o 7 Seabury View, Malahide, County Dublin

    Encouraging art in Malahide by providing exhibition space for local artists. Find out more »

  • Bridge Art Gallery

    Bridge Art Gallery

    6 Upper Ormond Quay Dublin 7

    This gallery exhibits contemporary art and crafts. Find out more »

  • Broadstone Studios XL

    Broadstone Studios XL

    Hendron Building, 36-40 Upper Dominick Street Dublin 7

    Broadstone XL is an independent, visual arts exhibition space within Broadstone Studios. Find out more »

  • Cill Rialaig Project @ Origin Gallery

    Cill Rialaig Project @ Origin Gallery

    83 Harcourt Street Dublin 2

    Described by 'The Washington Post' as "the friendliest gallery in Dublin", Origin Gallery is ... Find out more »

  • Gallery 29

    Gallery 29

    29 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

    Gallery of original vintage posters. Find out more »