The National Gallery of Ireland
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The National Gallery of Ireland

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The National Gallery of Ireland (Ghailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann in Irish Gaelic) is a Dublin museum that exhibits the national collection of Irish and European art. Opened in 1854, it didn’t open its doors to the public until ten years later. You’ll come across some of art history’s most important masterpieces. And best of all, admission is free!

Visit the National Gallery of Ireland

A vast collection of world-renowned works

Caravaggio, Goya, Poussin, Titian, Rembrandt, Louis le Brocquy… At the National Gallery of Ireland, you can admire works by famous painters!

The venue also houses many Irish works from the 17th to the 20th century, including a series of rooms dedicated to the paintings of Jack Yeats, as well as other works from the Italian Baroque and the great Dutch masters.

The showrooms are magnificent, ideal for observation and tranquillity. You can sit down in the halls to admire the works without hurrying.

Not-to-be-missed works include :

  • The Arrest of Christ by Caravaggio (1602)
  • The Funeral of Patroclus by David
  • Portrait of Doña Antonia Zárate (1805) by Goya
  • Jacob blessing the sons of Joseph by Le Guerchin (1620)1
  • Young Fisherman and his basket by Hals
  • Acis and Galatea by Poussin
  • Interior with figures by Rembrandt
  • Bentheim Castle by Van Ruysdaël
  • Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione by Titian
  • The Last Supper in Emmaus by Velasquez

Practical Guide

The National Gallery of Ireland

Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.

Address

Merrion Square West, St Stephen’s Green (County Dublin) - Republic of Ireland

GPS coordinates

53.340970, -6.252502

Visit duration

1 heure

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