Hugh Lane Gallery

The Hugh Lane Gallery is an art museum in central Dublin housing modern and contemporary works across interconnected rooms. The building displays paintings, sculptures, and installations with rotating presentations that change throughout the year.

Sir Hugh Lane founded this museum in the early 1900s to share his private art collection with the public and support Irish artists. The building itself dates to the 1700s and originally served as a private home before becoming a gallery.

The gallery occupies a historic townhouse where visitors meet work from many countries and time periods in a setting that feels more like a well-run home than an institution. This approach makes contemporary art feel accessible and part of everyday life rather than distant or formal.

The museum sits on a main street in the city center and is easy to reach on foot with enough space to move around comfortably. Evening visits on Thursdays offer a good chance to see the galleries when fewer people are around and you can take your time viewing the work.

The museum regularly hosts Sunday morning programs where artists and curators present the collection in unexpected ways. These sessions let visitors understand the thinking behind the displayed works rather than simply viewing them from a distance.

Location: Dublin

Address: Charlemont House, Parnell Square N, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 F2X9

Phone: +35312225564

Website: http://hughlane.ie

GPS coordinates: 53.35418,-6.26465

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45