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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Ireland  /  Province of Leinster  /  County Dublin  /  Dublin  /  National Gallery of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin

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At National Gallery of Ireland see Irish and other European masterpieces, including Italian Baroque and Dutch works. Founded in 1854, the museum houses 14,000 pieces, with an extensive permanent collection of Irish paintings. Admire the dramatic architecture of the Millennium Wing, which opened in 2002 and was designed by Benson & Forsyth. Stroll through Merrion Square on your way to or from the museum and take in the scenery. Check online for information about tours, educational programs, and visiting exhibits. Plan to visit National Gallery of Ireland and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Dublin attractions using our Dublin journey tool.
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  • By yorkbeachg
    Spent a happy couple of hours on a wet Monday afternoon touring the galleries. except when a tour party entered the room it was fairly quiet. If you are on a budget, this is a great place to visit... 
    Spent a happy couple of hours on a wet Monday afternoon touring the galleries. except when a tour party entered the room it was fairly quiet. If you are on a budget, this is a great place to visit...  more »
  • By 197franciso
    Beautifully restored and with old and new wings nicely merged, this is a fine gallery to drop into and feel at peace. It has a great shop, and lots of interesting exhibitions. Great works here too... 
    Beautifully restored and with old and new wings nicely merged, this is a fine gallery to drop into and feel at peace. It has a great shop, and lots of interesting exhibitions. Great works here too...  more »
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  • By Jordan Lieberman
    I’m not an art person but this was a nice way to spend an hour or so, especially on a rainy day. It’s free which makes it an easy decision. Several famous artists have a couple paintings here. We went when they first opened in the morning and there was almost no one there. It was kinda fun to have the museum virtually to ourselves.
  • By H.M.B. Fredericks
    Absolutely beautiful. Free admission—located in the center of Dublin. Most certainly worth the visit; the art is astounding and the building not only historic, but breathtaking. Plan on being there for a couple of hours at least. Staff very helpful and friendly.
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