What's on

  1. A group of people sit outside on the ground, drawing in crayons and pastels

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Drawing on the Lawn

    17 May 10.00 - 16.00

    Drop by and join in!

    Free
  2. A large crowd of people sit facing a stage in a room with high ceilings and chandeliers. They all have a clipboard and are sketching the figures on stage.

    Workshop

    National Drawing Day: Life Drawing Session

    17 May 11.00 - 12.30

    A free life-drawing session, beginners welcome

    Free
  3. A mid-term Halloween workshop for children. © National Gallery of Ireland

    Special event

    National Drawing Day: Face Painting

    17 May 12.00 - 16.00

    Join us on the front lawn!

    Free
  4. The Voyage of Italy, 1670. © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Special event

    National Drawing Day Library and Archives Display

    17 May 12.00 - 15.00

    Drop by for a special free display this National Drawing Day

    Free
  5. Sketch of a hand drawing with a pencil

    Tour

    Public Tour: An Artist's Presence

    17 May 13.00 - 14.00

    Join us for a tour of exploring highlights of this new exhibition

    Free
  6. Huge sheets of paper are on the floor of a large room with chandeliers, and groups of people are drawing on them. In the foreground, two children lie while people draw around their outlines.

    Workshop

    National Drawing Day: Family Drawing Session

    17 May 14.00 - 15.30

    Join artist and illustrator Tarsila Krüse in our Shaw Room!

    Free
  7. Two young girls standing in front of a stone wall framed by a curved wooden sculpture

    Tour

    Art for Everyone Tour with the National Gallery of Ireland Youth Panel

    17 May 14.30 - 15.30

    Join the National Gallery of Ireland Youth Panel for a free guided tour

    Free
  8. Two children drawing in the Shaw Room of the National Gallery of Ireland on National Drawing Day 2018.

    Workshop

    Sunday Family Drop-in Workshop

    18 May 11.30 - 13.30

    Join us in the magnificent Shaw Room, and get creative!

    Free
  9. Photo of a woman looking over a balcony in the courtyard of the National Gallery of Ireland.

    Tour

    Public Tour: Highlights

    18 May 11.30 - 12.30

    Join us for a free guided tour of some of the highlights of the collection.

    Free
  10. A young girl in an art gallery

    Tour

    Public Tour: Family Tour

    18 May 13.00 - 14.00

    A free tour of the collection, tailored to engage young visitors and their families.

    Free