National Gallery Of Ireland Children Events
There are a series of kids workshops and family events that take place during the year in the National Gallery Of Ireland that are educational and fun for the kids and all the family.
The National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish and European fine art
Programme Of Children Events
All events are free unless otherwise indicated. Tours are given by a panel of freelance art historians.
- 19 February / 15.00 - 16.00, Family Programme, 'A walk in the park' with Caroline Donohue
- 26 February / 15.00 - 16.00, Family Programme,The Circus is coming to town! With Melissa Cornish
- 5 March / 15.00 - 16.00, Family Programme, 'Castle Knights & Kings', with Alex Davis
- 12 March / 15.00 - 16.00, Family Programme, 'Racing Horses', with Clodagh Emoe.
- 19 March / 15.00 - 16.00, Family Programme, "Climb every Mountain", with Kate Dick
- 26 March / 15.00 - 16.00, Family Programme, 'Long ago in ancient Ireland'
The Saturday Family Programme limited to 70 places
Tours are given by a panel of freelance art historians.
Events are free unless indicated
Tickets for the Children's Hour (5-10years), Mid-Term Art Break (11-14yeard) are available in advance from the Gallery Shop.
Tickets for Art Studies, Drawing Studies, Study Day, and Study Mornings are available from the Gallery Shop.
Children should be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times
Visitors may not touch the exhibits
Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited outside of café and restaurant areas
National Gallery Of Ireland Opening Hours
- Monday to Saturday 9.30-17.30
- Thursday 9.30-20.30
- Sunday 12.00-17.30
- Closed 24-26 December and Good Friday.
Shutdown of exhibition galleries starts 15 minutes before closing time
Family Packs And Adult Drawing Kits
Available from the Millennium Wing Information Desk.
Audio guides and Children’s Audio Tours are available free from the Information Desks
National Gallery Free Public Tours
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Wednesday 14.00
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Friday 14.00
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Saturdays 12.00
- Sundays 13.00, 14.00
Audio Tour And Information
Audio guides and Children’s Audio Tours are available free from the Information Desks.
National Gallery Café And Restaurant
‘With Taste’ at the Gallery café & restaurant in the Millennium Wing.
How To Get To The National Gallery
DART:- Pearse Station is five minutes from the Gallery.
Bus:-
- Nos 4/A, 5, 7, 7A to Merrion Square North & Clare Street
- No 10 to Merrion Row & Pembroke Street
- Nos 13/A to Merrion Square South
- Nos 44/C, 48A to Merrion Square West
LUAS
- Green Line:- to St Stephen's Green
Car:-
- Meter parking on Merrion Square.
Supporting The National Gallery Of Ireland
Admission to the Gallery is free. However the Gallery welcomes donations, which are used to support the many programmes provided as part of its service to the public. They suggest €3. Visitors may leave their donations in the boxes located about the building.
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