Dublin Attractions - Museums and Art Galleries in Dublin
Ireland's capital Dublin provides a large number of museums for all interest and age groups. And the art galleries are worth a close look as well!
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)Royal Hospital Kilmainham – Dublin
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) has been opened in 1991 and is dedicated to modern Irish and international art from the 20th century onwards.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) has been opened in 1991 and is dedicated to modern Irish and international art from the 20th century onwards.
Strangers to Citizens - The Irish in Europe - National Library, Dublin
Irish emigration has traditionally mainly been seen as a westward movement towards North America. The emigration into Europe has largely been forgotten. No longer - in the Heraldic Museum, part of the National Library, a special exhibition "Strangers to Citizens" tries to remind us of this important chapter in Irish history.
Irish emigration has traditionally mainly been seen as a westward movement towards North America. The emigration into Europe has largely been forgotten. No longer - in the Heraldic Museum, part of the National Library, a special exhibition "Strangers to Citizens" tries to remind us of this important chapter in Irish history.
Chester Beatty Library (Dublin Castle)
This might not be an essential museum to visit when in Dublin, but it is one of the best. Maybe the best if you are interested in sacred texts, the Orient or simply art.
This might not be an essential museum to visit when in Dublin, but it is one of the best. Maybe the best if you are interested in sacred texts, the Orient or simply art.
The Da Vinci Codex at the Chester Beatty Library (Dublin Castle)
This temporary exhibition runs from June 13th to August 12th, 2007 - make a point to visit it if you are interested in Leonardo Da Vinci's work at all. On show in Dublin's splendid Chester Beatty Library is the complete Codex Leicester.
This temporary exhibition runs from June 13th to August 12th, 2007 - make a point to visit it if you are interested in Leonardo Da Vinci's work at all. On show in Dublin's splendid Chester Beatty Library is the complete Codex Leicester.
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre (County Dublin)
Depending on your mental picture of a "castle", Dalkey might confuse you - instead of mighty battlements and moats you will encounter an almost square and fairly squat tower. On the other hand ... Goat Castle is the only fortified town house in an urban setting actually open to visitors.
Depending on your mental picture of a "castle", Dalkey might confuse you - instead of mighty battlements and moats you will encounter an almost square and fairly squat tower. On the other hand ... Goat Castle is the only fortified town house in an urban setting actually open to visitors.
James Joyce Cultural Centre (Dublin City)
If you are into James Joyce and especially his epic "Ulysses" this is heaven ... several dozen biographies of characters from the book are illustrated, all were based on real Dubliners. The house itself was used by Professor Dennis J Maginni, the dance instructor.
If you are into James Joyce and especially his epic "Ulysses" this is heaven ... several dozen biographies of characters from the book are illustrated, all were based on real Dubliners. The house itself was used by Professor Dennis J Maginni, the dance instructor.
James Joyce Tower (Sandycove, County Dublin)
Ultimately this is just another Martello Tower on Ireland's coast, stout fortresses built for defense against Napoleon's fleet. Today the tower holds a museum dedicated to all things Joycean.
Ultimately this is just another Martello Tower on Ireland's coast, stout fortresses built for defense against Napoleon's fleet. Today the tower holds a museum dedicated to all things Joycean.
Kilmainham Gaol (Kilmainham, Dublin)
Why should a place of suffering, despair and ultimately death be on the list of the top ten sights of Dublin? The blood of martyrs made Kilmainham Gaol hallowed ground to the Republic of Ireland ever since 1916.
Why should a place of suffering, despair and ultimately death be on the list of the top ten sights of Dublin? The blood of martyrs made Kilmainham Gaol hallowed ground to the Republic of Ireland ever since 1916.
"Masquerade and Spectacle" - Jack B. Yeats Thematic Exhibition
Jack B. Yeats, one of Ireland's most prominent painters (and brother of poet William Butler Yeats), has always been highlighted by the National Gallery of the Ireland, but the current exhibition "Masquerade and Spectacle" will certainly draw some less regular visitors.
Jack B. Yeats, one of Ireland's most prominent painters (and brother of poet William Butler Yeats), has always been highlighted by the National Gallery of the Ireland, but the current exhibition "Masquerade and Spectacle" will certainly draw some less regular visitors.
National Library of Ireland - Yeats Exhibition
The combination of William Butler Yeats' often mystical poetry with cutting-edge multimedia seems bound for disaster. But at the National Library of Ireland it actually works, impresses and manages to make a tourist attraction out of the National Library.
The combination of William Butler Yeats' often mystical poetry with cutting-edge multimedia seems bound for disaster. But at the National Library of Ireland it actually works, impresses and manages to make a tourist attraction out of the National Library.
National Gallery of Ireland (Merrion Square, Dublin)
The National Gallery of Ireland is situated at Merrion Square and not too out of the way for a quick visit. And the small but exquisite collection of renowned masterpieces, including a only recently discovered Caravaggio, make it definitely worth the while.
The National Gallery of Ireland is situated at Merrion Square and not too out of the way for a quick visit. And the small but exquisite collection of renowned masterpieces, including a only recently discovered Caravaggio, make it definitely worth the while.
National Museum of Ireland (Collins Barracks, Dublin)
While the National Museum in Kildare Street is a definitive "must see" the museum in the Collins Barracks could be omitted from a Dublin visit if one is pressed for time. Exhibitions focus on decorative arts, scientific instruments and military as well as revolutionary history.
While the National Museum in Kildare Street is a definitive "must see" the museum in the Collins Barracks could be omitted from a Dublin visit if one is pressed for time. Exhibitions focus on decorative arts, scientific instruments and military as well as revolutionary history.
National Museum of Ireland (Kildare Street, Dublin)
One of the real "must see" museums in all Ireland for anybody interested in history at all. Finds from all periods up to and including the middle ages are arranged in self-contained exhibitions - not only from Ireland. Especially exciting: The exhibition of four "bog bodies" preserved over millennia.
One of the real "must see" museums in all Ireland for anybody interested in history at all. Finds from all periods up to and including the middle ages are arranged in self-contained exhibitions - not only from Ireland. Especially exciting: The exhibition of four "bog bodies" preserved over millennia.
National Museum of Ireland (Natural History, Merrion Street, Dublin)
Dubliners call the Natural History Museum "The Dead Zoo", a fitting description. If you love animals, you might want to avoid hundreds of corpses, albeit conserved by taxidermists.
Dubliners call the Natural History Museum "The Dead Zoo", a fitting description. If you love animals, you might want to avoid hundreds of corpses, albeit conserved by taxidermists.
National Transport Museum (Howth, County Dublin)
Without doubt this varied collection of cars, trucks, vans, trams, ambulances, fire engines and military vehicles is well worth a visit. Some exhibits are rare, others are unique. But the actual layout of the museum makes enjoyment difficult.
Without doubt this varied collection of cars, trucks, vans, trams, ambulances, fire engines and military vehicles is well worth a visit. Some exhibits are rare, others are unique. But the actual layout of the museum makes enjoyment difficult.