Museum
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Ireland's oldest university, home to a famous illuminated manuscript and a spectacular Long Room library.
Art gallery · Ireland · Leinster
National Gallery of Ireland
A free national art collection with Irish and European masters.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why National Gallery of Ireland matters
The National Gallery is one of Dublin's best free visits. It holds a strong collection of European paintings alongside a dedicated section on Irish art, including work by Jack B. Yeats. It is calm, spacious and rarely overwhelming, and perfect for a rainy afternoon.
Talking points
- Admission to the permanent collection is usually free.
- It has a strong Irish art section.
- It sits close to Merrion Square.
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