What's on

  1. Photo of a child sitting on the floor taking part in an art workshop.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Quiet Space for Drawing

    17 May 10.00 - 16.00

    Especially for those with sensory needs

    Free
  2. A large crowd of people sit facing a stage in a room with high ceilings and chandeliers. They all have a clipboard and are sketching the figures on stage.

    Workshop

    National Drawing Day: Life Drawing Session

    17 May 11.00 - 12.30

    A free life-drawing session, beginners welcome

    Free
  3. A mid-term Halloween workshop for children. © National Gallery of Ireland

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Face Painting

    17 May 12.00 - 16.00

    Join us on the front lawn!

    Free
  4. The Voyage of Italy, 1670. © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day Library and Archives Display

    17 May 12.00 - 15.00

    Drop by for a special free display this National Drawing Day

    Free
  5. Sketch of a hand drawing with a pencil

    Tour

    Public Tour: An Artist's Presence

    17 May 13.00 - 14.00

    Join us for a tour of exploring highlights of this new exhibition

    Free
  6. Huge sheets of paper are on the floor of a large room with chandeliers, and groups of people are drawing on them. In the foreground, two children lie while people draw around their outlines.

    Workshop

    National Drawing Day: Family Drawing Session

    17 May 14.00 - 15.30

    Join artist and illustrator Tarsila Krüse in our Shaw Room!

    Free
  7. Two young girls standing in front of a stone wall framed by a curved wooden sculpture

    Tour

    Art for Everyone Tour with the National Gallery of Ireland Youth Panel

    17 May 14.30 - 15.30

    Join the National Gallery of Ireland Youth Panel for a free guided tour

    Free
  8. Photo of a woman looking over a balcony in the courtyard of the National Gallery of Ireland.

    Tour

    Public Tour: Highlights

    18 May 11.30 - 12.30

    Join us for a free guided tour of some of the highlights of the collection.

    Free
  9. Two children drawing in the Shaw Room of the National Gallery of Ireland on National Drawing Day 2018.

    Workshop

    Sunday Family Drop-in Workshop

    18 May 11.30 - 13.30

    Join us in the magnificent Shaw Room, and get creative!

    Free
  10. A young girl in an art gallery

    Tour

    Public Tour: Family Tour

    18 May 13.00 - 14.00

    A free tour of the collection, tailored to engage young visitors and their families.

    Free