Where to find the National Gallery of Ireland

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About the National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery Of Ireland was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and opened to the public in 1864. It houses some 13,000 works of art, comprising the most important and representative collection of Irish and European master paintings. Among the Irish artists represented are James Barry, Nathaniel Hone, William Orpen, Roderic O'Conor, and Louis le Brocquy, while the European collection is represented by Fra Angelico, Titian, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Poussin, Vermeer, Goya, Murillo, and Gainsborough. Complementary to the permanent display is a National Portrait Collection and a special room dedicated to the artistic works of Jack B. Yeats and his family. The last decade at the Gallery has witnessed major expansion and refurbishment, most recently with the opening of the Millennium Wing. The Gallery runs a regular programme of exhibitions, education and family activities.

Facilities

Major International Exhibitions in the Millennium Wing, the centre for the study of Irish art, Yeats archive, art reference library and print room (admission by appointment). Restaurant, café and shop. A programme of exhibitions, lectures, courses, concerts and family activities. Free audio guide to permanent collection.

Tours

Saturday at 3.00 p.m. and Sunday at 2.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. Tours outside of these hours may be booked through the Education Department at +353 1 663 3505.

Admission

Free!

How to Get There:

By bus:

Bus Routes 7, 7a, 13a, 44c, 48a to Merrion Square or No. 10 to Merrion Row.

By rail:

Dart To Pearse Street Station.
LuasGreen Line to St. Stephens Green.