The world's oldest public gallery of modern art, opened in 1908 by Hugh Lane in Charlemont House, a Georgian mansion on Parnell Square. Its highlight is Francis Bacon's London studio, moved piece by piece with over 7,000 objects; it also has Sean Scully abstracts and Harry Clarke's 'Eve of St Agnes' stained glass.
- Address
- Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, D01 F2X9
- Hours
- Closed for refurbishment, expected to reopen in 2028 (Lonely Planet, Apr 2026)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified (closed for refurbishment)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Closed for refurbishment; expected to reopen in 2028 (Lonely Planet, Apr 2026). Until then the collection is online.