Dublin · Merrion Square · Art & galleries

National Gallery of Ireland.

Paintings and changing exhibitions beside Merrion Square. Choose a collection room, then see what else catches your eye.

Plan your visit

The permanent collection is free to visit. Some temporary exhibitions require a ticket.

Where to find it

Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery and the Archaeology museum are around Merrion Square and Kildare Street. IMMA is in Kilmainham: leave time for the journey if you combine them.

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Make an afternoon of it

Choose another stop in the same area, or keep this visit as the whole plan. These guides have more ideas for Dublin.

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Visitor information

Admission and practical details checked against the venue’s information on 10 October 2026.

National Gallery of Ireland — official visitor information ↗

NEARBY IDEAS

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