Opening hours

A view of the Merrion Square entrance. © National Gallery of Ireland.
© National Gallery of Ireland. Photographer: Jack Caffrey, The Pimlico Project, 2017.

Gallery opening hours

Monday: 11am – 5.30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.15am – 5.30pm 
Thursday: 9.15am – 8.30pm
Friday and Saturday: 9.15am – 5.30pm 
Sunday: 11am – 5.30pm

The Gallery, including temporary exhibitions, begins to close at 4.50pm daily (7.50pm on Thursdays), starting with the upper floors.

Gallery Shop opening hours

Monday: 11am – 5.15pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.15am – 5.15pm 
Thursday: 9.15am – 8pm
Friday and Saturday: 9.15am – 5.15pm 
Sunday: 11am – 5.15pm

Gallery Café opening hours

Monday: 11am – 5pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.30am – 5pm
Thursday: 9.30am – 8pm
Friday and Saturday: 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

 

Notes on opening hours

  • The Gallery is closed 24–26 December, inclusive, and Good Friday.
  • Opening hours are subject to change, and entry to the galleries ceases 15 minutes before the Gallery closes. 
  • The Gallery, including temporary exhibitions, begins to close at 4.50pm daily (7.50pm on Thursdays), starting with the upper floors.
  • Admission to the permanent collection is free. Some temporary exhibitions carry a charge. Exhibitions are free for members.

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