Crawford Art Gallery, a National Cultural Institution and the regional art museum for Munster, is dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary. Located in the heart of Cork City, beside the Opera House, the Gallery is a critical part of Ireland's cultural and tourism infrastructure, welcoming over 200,000 visitors a year.
The Gallery’s permanent collection ranges from 18th century Irish and European paintings and sculptures, through to modern as well as contemporary video installations.
One of the Gallery's focal points is a a collection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts, brought to Cork in 1818 from the Vatican Museum in Rome. Irish art, from the 19th and early 20th century, is another of the Gallery's main attractions. Visiting exhibitions, featuring the work of major and emerging artists, are frequently hosted.
Admission to the gallery and to the exhibitions is free.
- From Source to Sea
Family funFrom Source to Sea This exhibition follows the course of the River Lee from its origins in the Shehy Mountains and Gougane Barra in the west to its meeting with the Celtic Sea at the mouth of Cork Harbour.
- NOW YOU SEE IT…
Family funNOW YOU SEE IT… Crawford Art Gallery invites you to a final season of exhibitions before its major redevelopment commences in autumn 2024. This exhibition draws together a diverse range of artworks from the Collection, many of which have been selected by the public.
- Sunday & Bank Holiday Tours, September
Family funSunday & Bank Holiday Tours, September Take a journey through the historic building with surprising stories of your national collection and delve into the dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions.
- The Sculpture Gallery is a highlight on your visit.
- Enjoy both historic and contemporary visual art.
- You can visit seven days a week and admission is free.
- Look out for the Harry Clarke stained glass room.
Sundays are Fundays for all the family at the Crawford Gallery with a varied programme of tours, concerts, art workshops and storytelling.
