What's on

  1. View of the classical facade of the National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

    Special event

    Sound Baths at the Gallery

    22 September 13.15 - 14.15

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

    €25
  2. Dramatic oil painting of a large crowd of figures swirling around a funeral bier where Achilles mourns his dead friend Patroclus

    Talk

    Pop-up Talk: Jacques-Louis David's The Funeral of Patroclus

    23 September 13.15 - 13.35

    Join us for a free, in-person lunchtime talk

    Free
  3. Rounded clear glass vase with a square neck and spherical stopper

    Workshop

    Drawing the Collection: Glass masterpieces

    25 September 13.00 - 14.25

    A tutored drawing session inspired by works in our collection

    €5
  4. A clear glass flagon with engraved surface.

    Workshop

    Drawing the Collection: Glass Masterpieces

    25 September 15.30 - 16.55

    Join us for a tutored drawing session inspired by the works in our new exhibition

    €5
  5. Oil painting of Gleaners

    Special event

    Tipple with Art

    25 September 17.45 - 20.00

    Learn to paint an artwork from our collection

    €55
  6. An oil painting of a city scene. On the quays, a stall is selling books, with people gathered around looking. A woman stands by the wall, holding a child. In the background there's a bridge, and buildings silhouetted on the pink-grey sky of dusk.

    Special event

    Study Day: Walter Osborne’s Dublin

    26 September 10.00 - 15.30

    Book now: free study day

    Free
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    Special event

    10 years on: Reflecting on Art and Marriage Equality

    27 September 9.15 - 16.45

    Presented in collaboration with IMMA

    €10
  8. A photograph of a decorative glass bottle

    Tour

    Public tour: Maurice Marinot - On Paper, In Glass

    27 September 11.30 - 12.30

    Join us for a free guided tour of this temporary exhibition.

    Free
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    Tour

    Public Tour: Highlights

    27 September 13.00 - 14.00

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

    Free
  10. Detail of a man writing at a desk covered in a heavily patterned cloth.

    Tour

    Public Tour: Science in Art

    27 September 14.30 - 15.30

    A guided tour exploring some of the scientific connections to art in our collection

    Free