National Gallery of Ireland
National Gallery of Ireland, National art museum in Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland features 54 exhibition halls containing over 16,000 artworks spanning European art from 1300 to present day.
The museum opened its doors in 1864 following the success of the 1853 Irish Industrial Exhibition, which demonstrated public interest in establishing an art collection.
The collection includes masterpieces from Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Monet, Velázquez, Picasso, Goya, and Van Gogh, representing diverse European artistic traditions.
The gallery maintains extended hours on Thursdays until 20:30, while other days operate from morning until 17:30, with free admission to the permanent collection.
The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio, discovered in 1990 in a Dublin Jesuit residence, represents one of the gallery's most significant acquisitions.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1854
Official opening: 1854
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: No
Operator: Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Address: 89 Merrion Square West D02 K303 Dublin
Opening Hours: Sunday,Monday 11:00-17:30; Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday 09:15-17:30; Thursday 09:15-20:30
Phone: +35316615133
Email: info@ngi.ie
Website: https://nationalgallery.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.34091,-6.25255
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:10
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