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National Gallery of Ireland for Kids

Family tours, creative spaces, audio guides, activity packs, videos, and sensory activities at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Art & creativity · Physical place · Parent & educator · History & cultureAges 3–14Free🌐 2 languages
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About National Gallery of Ireland for Kids

The National Gallery of Ireland’s children and family pages include family tours, an Atrium Creative Space, free Family Packs, a kids audio tour, self-guided activities, creative challenge videos, sensory activities, colouring pages, drawing inspiration, and outdoor learning prompts.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 3–14. It is available as Website, Physical place, Downloadable and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English, Irish.

Visit and pricing

Address

National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin, D02 K303, Ireland

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Opening hours
Monday11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday–Wednesday9:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday9:15 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday–Saturday9:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 5:30 PM

What stands out

  • Offers several ways to explore art for different ages and attention spans
  • Combines in-gallery activities with downloadable packs and online videos
  • Provides a free, real-world museum option in central Dublin
Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Art valueStrong

The official family programme includes looking, listening, drawing, making, and sensory exploration.

Family accessStrong

Free packs, audio tours, videos, and self-guided options support different family needs.

TrustStrong

The resource is maintained by the National Gallery of Ireland.

Visit clarityStrong

The official page provides a Dublin address and day-by-day hours.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

  • Family tours, creative spaces, and events can have their own dates or booking rules, so adults should check the current programme.
  • The stored preview shows the official kids page after choosing necessary cookies only, with no popup, ad overlay, or placeholder image.
  • Museum hours and access details should be rechecked before a planned visit.
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