What's on

  1. An abstract painting with blue, green, brown and cream colours

    Talk

    Sunday Talk: 'The same burning wish’ - Elizabeth Bowen, Mainie Jellett, and Irish Modernism

    11 May 15.30 - 16.30

    A free talk with Dr Michael Waldron, Crawford Art Gallery 

    Free
  2. View of the Grand Gallery in the Dargan Wing of the National Gallery of Ireland.

    Special event

    Sound Baths at the Gallery

    12 May 13.15 - 14.15

    Experience a relaxing and restorative Sound Bath in the beautiful surroundings of the National Gallery.

    €25
  3. A toddler in a buggy getting her photo taken in the Gallery

    Tour

    Public Tour: New Parents' Tour

    12 May 14.00 - 15.00

    A free guided tour for young children and their carers, guardians, and parents.

    Free
  4. Detail from a stained glass panel

    Talk

    Pop-up Talk: Kerrie Hanna's Éiru’s Welcome

    13 May 13.15 - 13.45

    A free lunchtime talk

    Free
  5. A woman in a red dress stands in a Gallery hung with large oil paintings.

    Tour

    Public Tour: Director's Tour

    15 May 13.15 - 14.15

    Free, but booking is required

    Free
  6. An abstract composition with blue, yellow, pink, green and cream colours

    Talk

    Artists In Conversation: Encounters with Jellett

    15 May 18.30 - 20.00

    With Susan Connolly and Brian Fay

    Free
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    Special event

    National Drawing Day 2025

    17 May 9.15 - 17.30

    Grab your pencils and get drawing on 17 May!

    Free
  8. Photo of a child sitting on the floor taking part in an art workshop.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Quiet Space for Drawing

    17 May 10.00 - 16.00

    Especially for those with sensory needs

    Free
  9. Photo of a young boy sitting on the floor making a collage with a woman helping.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Drop-in Drawing

    17 May 10.00 - 16.00

    A drawing space for all!

    Free
  10. An artist sits in a Gallery, sketching the artworks hanging on the wall.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Artists Drawing Live

    17 May 10.00 - 15.00

    Guest artists will be drawing throughout the Gallery

    Free