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)

  • 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 »