Dublin has a number of large and small art galleries including modern art galleries and photo galleries. The main gallery is the National Gallery of Ireland. The National Gallery is situated on Merrion Square West in the city centre, beside the National History museum and Leinster House (the centre of government in Ireland). This is Ireland’s main art gallery, consisting of a huge collection. There is also a large new section which is primarily there to facilitate visiting exhibitions.
The main modern art gallery is the Irish Museum of Modern Art. This is situated in Kilmainham, about one mile from the city centre. It is walkable from the city centre, but you can also get a bus from anywhere on the North Quays down as far as Heuston Station and walk the rest. Another modern art gallery is the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, which is located on Parnell Square North, in the city centre.

Main Dublin Art Galleries
The National Gallery - The National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish art and European master paintings. Admission to the Gallery is free.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art - The Irish Museum of Modern Arts is Ireland’s leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. It is located in Kilmainham, Dublin 8 and admission is free.
Hugh Lane Gallery - The Hugh Lane Gallery houses one of Ireland’s foremost collections of modern and contemporary art, including Monet, Renoir and Degas. It is located on Parnell Sq, Dublin 1 and admission is free.

Other Dublin Art Galleries
The Chester Beatty Library - Clock tower building, Dublin Castle.
The Green Gallery - Top floor, St Stephens Green Shopping centre.
Graphic Studio Dublin Gallery - Beside the Arch, Temple Bar.
Gallery of Photography - Meeting House Square, Temple Bar.
Oisín Gallery - 44 Westland Row, Dublin 2
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios - 5-9 Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Boulevard Gallery - This is an open air gallery in which local artists sell their work during the summer weekends. Located on Merrion Sq in the City Centre.

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