The National Gallery is a free attraction in Dublin! It was pouring the day we were in Dubin. We happened across the National Gallery. Hey, let's go inside and see some great art and dry off for awhile. Well, we stayed about 2 1/2 hours. We loved it! There is a cafe there, but we didn't go in. They have...
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National Gallery of Ireland @ Merrion Square
Merrion Sq. W., Dublin 2, Ireland
353-1-661-5133
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Ranked #30 of 222 attractions in Dublin
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Type: Art Museums
Description: Stately neoclassical building housing a fine collection of European paintings from antiquity to the present.
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The exhibition space is tiny whilst the gallery is undergoing renovation, but there are so many gems to make a visit worthwhile.
And don't forget the cafe - brilliant food and service! I had a simple quiche with three very fresh salads for 11.5 euro.
Terrific!
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Great to wander around in your own time and browse the dublin gallery for free
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I regularly visit this exceptional Gallery, which like most public galleries in Dublin is absolutely free. Currently it is undergoing renovation with reduced exhibition rooms available and with entrance at the Millennium Wing on Clare Street. But this means that the curators have compiled their best masterpieces into this temporary reduced space, comprising highlights of their European and Irish works....
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We always visit national museums, and this one was standard. Except ... free children's art classes on Saturday afternoons. It made the trip worthwhile and elevated our experience. Happy children, happy parents. Was very grateful.
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First a Visit is FREE This Gallery houses our National Collection comprising of some of the worlds finest old masters and wonderful paintings by leading artists. There is a very good Cafe there together with book store/gift shop. Well worth a visit
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plenty of fine art here! the place is a bit of a maze to get around, I am sure we missed at least one room of paintings! its free admission and the gift shop and cafe looked nice!
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The gallery has a very good collection of Irish and other paintings.
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Just feel better around art! We loved discovering Irish artists and viewing the history
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A must see attraction, Interesting for young and old.
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