Contemporary art museums in Ireland

Collins barracks could be said to be the National Museum of Ireland’s largest irish artefact, having had a unique history all its own in another life. On display, you’ll find fine examples of silver, ceramics, glassware, weaponry, furniture, folklife, clothing, jewellery, coins and medals. All of th

The National Gallery of Ireland was established by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and opened to the public in January 1864. It has over 10,000 works, such as water-colours, drawings, prints and sculpture. The National Gallery of Ireland has over 2500 paintings. The paintings in the museum represent al

Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane opened its doors on 20th of January 1908 in Clonmell House, Harcourt Street, Dublin. This gallery is said to be one of the first galleries of modern art in the world. Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane houses a collection of comtemporary Irish and international art

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is considered to be Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. This is where contemporary life and contemporary art are connected, challenged and where they inspire one another. It is situated in th

The National Photographic Archive is home to the biggest Irish photographers. The museum solely relies on collections from individual donations and purchase. The National Photographic Archive has both contemporary and historical collections though most of its collections are historical. The collecti