Chester Beatty Library, Art museum and library at Dublin Castle, Ireland
The Chester Beatty Library displays manuscripts, prints, and rare books across two galleries dedicated to Sacred Traditions and Arts of the Book.
Mining magnate Alfred Chester Beatty established this institution in 1950 to preserve his collection of global art and historical manuscripts.
The museum contains 25,000 items including Persian texts, Islamic collections, East Asian artifacts, and Western manuscripts representing diverse religious traditions.
Located near Dublin Castle, the museum opens Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays 11 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays 1 PM to 5 PM.
The collection features one of the surviving volumes of the first illustrated Life of the Prophet and the Gospel of Mani, an ancient Manichaean scripture.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1950
Founders: Alfred Chester Beatty
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Office of Public Works
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00; Saturday 11:00-17:00; Sunday 13:00-17:00
Website: https://chesterbeatty.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.34215,-6.26743
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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