Opening hours

We can't wait to welcome you back! All visitors must book a ticket in advance. Find out more about booking tickets.

General Gallery opening hours

Monday: 11am – 5.30pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 9.45am – 5.30pm 
Sunday: 11.30am – 5.30pm

Please note: The Gallery, including temporary exhibitions, begins to close at 4.50pm daily, starting with the upper floors.

Gallery Shop opening hours

Monday: 11am – 5.15pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 9.45am – 5.15pm 
Sunday: 11.30am – 5.15pm

To access the Shop, visitors must follow our one-way system and enter via the Gallery's Merrion Square entrance.

Pop-up outdoor café opening hours

Monday: 11am – 5pm
Tuesday – Saturday: 9.45am – 5pm
Sunday: 11.30am – 5pm

Located outside the Merrion Square entrance to the Gallery.

Please note

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, starting with the upper floors.

Admission to the permanent collection is free, but all visitor must book a free general admission ticket in advance. Some temporary exhibitions carry a charge. Exhibitions are free for members.