The national collection of Irish and European art, founded in 1854 and opened ten years later, strong on Irish painting, Italian Baroque and Dutch masters. Free, with entrances on Merrion Square and Clare Street.
- Address
- Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, D02 K303
- Hours
- Mon 11:00-17:30; Tue-Wed 09:15-17:30; Thu 09:15-20:30; Fri-Sat 09:15-17:30; Sun 11:00-17:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon, Evening · About 2 h
- Price
- Free admission to the permanent collection
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Permanent collection is free; some exhibitions are ticketed.
- Open late to 20:30 on Thursdays.
- On Saturdays free tickets for the Government Buildings tour are given out here from 10:00 (OPW).