IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

Comprising a set of beautiful gardens and sprawling meadows, Irish Museum of Modern Art among the best places to visit in Dublin for history buffs. Set on an open campus which was once the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, there is where you can see the amalgamation of art and life in the contemporary world. It hosts many exhibitions where you can see the art collaborations of Irish and international artists.

One of the prominent art collections to watch out for here is the Freud Project, which is a popular exhibition by Lucian Freud, one of the notable realist painters of the 20th century. It is known to have more than 3500 pieces which are attributed to many Irish and international artists. The museum offers many gallery based tours and workshops where everyone can participate along with many talks, seminars and artist led events. Some of the works of popular names like Marina Abramović, Joseph Cornell, and Roy Lichtenstein can be seen in the art collection at IMMA.

Location: Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland

Timing: Tuesday – Friday: 11.30am – 5.30pm, Saturday: 10.00am – 5.30pm, Sunday: 12noon – 5.30pm*