Chester Beatty, Province of Leinster, Ireland

4.5 (4.109 reviews) Monday: 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #24 in Province of Leinster Art Museums

Amazing place made unforgettable by its employees

FREE Admission. Described by Lonely Planet as ‘not just the best museum in Ireland but one of the best in Europe’ - and the only Irish museum to ever win European Museum of the Year - the Chester Beatty’s extraordinary collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe span centuries, continents and cultures and offer visitors a fascinating view of global artistic heritage. Donated to the Irish nation, American mining magnate and philanthropist Sir Alfred Chester Beatty's bequest is considered one of Ireland's greatest gifts. Open late on Wednesdays until 8pm. Download the Chester Beatty app, for audio tours in 13 languages, virtual walk-throughs, online collections and more!

Address

Dublin Castle Chester Beatty Library Castle Street, Dublin D02 AD92 Ireland

Mobile

+353 1 407 0750

Website

http://www.chesterbeatty.ie

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday : 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday : 9:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday : 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday : 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday : 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 06, 2024, 15:49

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5Victoria 5:00 PM Jan 30, 2023
Wonderful free museum
Fascinating museum near Dublin Castle. Chester Beatty collected manuscripts from around the world and left them to the Irish state when he died. This museum showcases his collection. It was a wonderful selection of sacred texts - all very rate - from all over the world, spanning millennia. I would recommend watching the informational video near the entrance for added context. Added bonus - it's FREE! A can't miss museum for fans of rare and sacred texts. There's also a quaint little cafe attached to it, which was a relaxing place to have a coffee and relax.
5Mari P 5:00 PM Jan 17, 2022
Don't skip the Chester Beatty!
We spent about five hours in here and would have stayed longer if our feet weren't so sore! This is one of Dublin's finest gems and an absolute delight to visit. The significance and quality of the collection is on par with major global museums. We were visiting on a slow day and one of the staff, Jesse, pulled us and another nearby couple into an impromptu tour - and it ended up being one of the best museum experiences I've ever had! He was so passionate and we loved listening to him talk about various pieces in the collection. Absolutely recommend a visit (or several) to the Chester Beatty and also highly recommend a tour with Jesse!