Hugh Lane Gallery
Category: Rainy Day, Culture, Sightseeing, Free
Type: Museums & Galleries
Charlemont House
Parnell Square North
Dublin 1
Parnell Square North
Dublin 1
Tel: +353 1 222 5550
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Houses one of Ireland's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art
Hugh Lane Gallery
Located in Dublin's city centre, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, originally called The Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, houses one of Ireland's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art.
The original collection, donated by the Gallery's founder Sir Hugh Lane in 1908, has now grown to include over 2,000 artworks, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to works by leading national and international contemporary artists.
The Gallery presents dynamic schedules of temporary exhibitions, seminars and public lectures, publications and educational projects.
The original collection, donated by the Gallery's founder Sir Hugh Lane in 1908, has now grown to include over 2,000 artworks, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to works by leading national and international contemporary artists.
The Gallery presents dynamic schedules of temporary exhibitions, seminars and public lectures, publications and educational projects.
Opening Time:
Open Tue-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Closed Mon
Admission Charge:
Free
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