Dublin Museums & Galleries
| The National Gallery of Ireland | |
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Established by an Act of Parliament in 1854, the National Gallery first opened its doors
to the public in January 1864. At the time of its inauguration there were just 105 paintings
in the collection (the first purchase was 15 paintings bought in 1856 in Rome). Today the
collection boasts over 2,440 paintings, 5,230 drawings, water-colours and miniatures.,
3,066 prints, 331 pieces of sculpture, vestments and objet d'art, making it one of the
finest collections of European art.
Current Exhibition: Treasures from the North: Irish Paintings from the Ulster Museum 14th March - 16th September 2007 Opening Times: Mon - Sat. 9:30am - 17:30pm Thurs: 9:30am-20:30pm Sun 12:00pm - 17:30pm Addmission: Free to the permanent collection. Website: www.nationalgallery.ie |
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| Municipal Gallery of Modern Art | |
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The Gallery opened in January 1908 in temporary premises in Harcourt Street, Dublin. However,
Lane did not live to see his Gallery permanently located as he died tragically in 1915,
shortly after his appointment as Director of the National Gallery of Irelnd. In 1933 the Gallery
moved to its permanent home, Charlemont House.
The collection continues to expand and inlcudes both modern an contemporty artworks
Current Exhibition: Click here to see current exhibitions page Opening Times: Closed Mondays Tuesday - Friday: 09.30am - 18.00pm Saturday: 09.30am - 17.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 17.00pm Admission: Free Website: www.hughlane.ie |
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| National Museum of Natural History | |
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The Natural History Museum in Dublin, which was opened in 1857, is one of the
finest natural history museums in the world. It houses over 2 million specimens from
Ireland and around the world, including many which are extinct such as dinosaurs, etc.
It is located on Merrion Street in the city centre.
Current Exhibition: Click here to see current exhibitions page Opening Times: Closed on Monday Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 17.00pm Sunday: 14.00pm - 17.00pm Admission: Free Website: www.museum.ie |
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| The National Museum of Decorative Arts and History | |
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The National Museum of Decorative Arts and History was the last of the three National
Museum of Ireland museums to be opened. It is located in Collins Barracks in the city centre,
a building which has its own rich history. The museum is dedicated to Ireland's social, economic,
political and military history.
Current Exhibition: Click here to see current exhibitions page Opening Times: Closed on Monday Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 17.00pm Sunday: 14.00pm - 17.00pm Admission Free Website: www.museum.ie |
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| The National Museum | |
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The National Museum, located on Kildare Street, is home to the largest collection of Celtic
antiquities in the world. This includes such treasures as the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch.
There is also a collection of items from the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence, such as
weapons and uniforms. There is also a permanent Viking exhibition upstairs in the Museum.
Current Exhibition: Click here to see current exhibitions page Opening Times: Closed on Monday Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 17.00pm Sunday: 14.00pm - 17.00pm Admission: Free Website: www.museum.ie |
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| The Dublin Writers Museum | |
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Ireland, and Dublin itself, have produced some of the greatest writers in history.
This museum is dedicated solely to there works and achievements. On display are first editions,
manuscripts, diaries and letters from authors such as W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde,
Samuel Becket, Patrick Kavanagh and many more. Books on display include a first edition of Bram Stokers
Dracula which was written in Dublin.
Current Exhibition: Click here to see current exhibitions page Opening Times: Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 17.00pm Saturday: 10.00am - 17.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 17.00pm Admission: Adults: €6.70 (Group rates €5.70) Concessions: €5.70 (Group rates €4.70) Child: €4.20 (Group rates €3.20) Family: €19.00 Website: www.writersmuseum.com |
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