Crawford Art Gallery, National art museum in Cork, Ireland
Crawford Art Gallery is an art museum in Cork featuring works from ancient times to the present day in its rooms. The collection spans sculpture casts, paintings, and contemporary installations distributed across multiple floors of the building.
The institution began in 1850 as a school for art and design, then received backing from a local family who helped expand its mission. This growth shaped its role as a major cultural venue in the city.
The gallery holds plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculptures that have been part of the collection since the early 1800s. These works based on classical originals continue to shape how visitors experience several exhibition spaces.
The museum occupies a brick building in central Cork and is easily reached on foot from the main areas. Visitors should note that opening hours vary depending on the day of the week.
The building itself is a former commercial structure that was adapted for cultural use years ago while retaining its original architecture. This feature makes it itself an interesting example of how spaces in the city have been repurposed.
Location: Cork
Inception: 1979
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 1 Emmett Pl, Centre, Cork, T12 YHN7, Ireland
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10:00-17:00; Thursday 10:00-20:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 11:00-16:00
Phone: +353214805042
Website: http://crawfordartgallery.ie
GPS coordinates: 51.90097,-8.47342
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03
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