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National Gallery of Ireland

Ireland's national art collection, permanently free to enter

  • CategoryArt Gallery / National Collection
  • Duration1.5–2.5 hours
  • AdmissionFree (permanent collection); temporary exhibitions €5–€12 (~$5.50–$13.20)
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • PriceFree–€12 (~$13.20)
  • TransportLuas Green Line to St. Stephen's Green; Bus 7, 7A, 46A; DART to Pearse
National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery holds over 16,000 works spanning European masters and Ireland's own artistic tradition, including the largest collection of Jack B. Yeats paintings in the world. Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ,' rediscovered in a Jesuit dining room in 1990, is the gallery's most celebrated single work.

Practical information for National Gallery of Ireland
Admission Free (permanent collection); temporary exhibitions €5–€12 (~$5.50–$13.20)
Hours Mon–Sat 09:15–17:30 (Thu until 20:30), Sun 11:00–17:30
Typical visit 1.5–2.5 hours
Best time Thursday evenings for extended hours and fewer visitors; the Caravaggio 'The Taking of Christ' gallery is a highlight
Getting there Luas Green Line to St. Stephen's Green; Bus 7, 7A, 46A; DART to Pearse
Address Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, D02 K303, Ireland

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Location

Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, D02 K303, Ireland

53.3412, -6.2530 View on map

Highlights

  • Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ'
  • The world's largest collection of Jack B. Yeats paintings
  • Yeats family archive room dedicated to W.B. and Jack Yeats
  • Free permanent collection with donation boxes at the entrance

Tips for visiting

  • Thursday evening opening hours, until 20:30, are the quietest time to see the Caravaggio room
  • Free guided highlights tours run on weekends — check the information desk for that day's times