National Photographic Archive
National Photographic Archive, Photography archive in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
The National Photographic Archive building holds over 630,000 photographs in a modern facility within Meeting House Square, featuring exhibition spaces and reading rooms.
The archive, established in 1998, maintains the National Library of Ireland's extensive collection of photographs documenting Irish life from the 1850s to present day.
The institution preserves visual records ranging from topographical views to studio portraits, political events, and early tourist photographs of Ireland's development.
The exhibition gallery opens seven days per week with free admission, accessible through Wellington Quay bus stop and Jervis Luas Red Line station.
The building's architecture, designed by O'Donnell + Tuomey, features specific light-controlled spaces for studios, darkrooms, and exhibition areas across 1,530 square meters.
Location: County Dublin
Inception: 1998
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 53.34528,-6.26537
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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