The Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, Dublin, is a must for art lovers. See Impressionist paintings by Manet, Monet, Degas, Pissarro and Morisot, as well as the stunning Francis Bacon Studio. Enjoy the wonderful, wide-ranging collection of Irish art, and the stained glass room displaying Harry Clarke’s gorgeous masterpiece, The Eve of Saint Agnes. Meet some of the famous Irish personalities in portraiture, including WB Yeats who wrote five poems about the gallery.
The diverse and extensive contemporary collections include the Sean Scully Gallery, one of the most beautiful rooms dedicated to the work of a contemporary artist in Europe.
Francis Bacon’s legendary studio was relocated from London to Dublin in 1998 and is permanently on display, preserved exactly as it was. You will find fascinating unfinished works by Francis Bacon, items from his studio, an audio-visual room and touch screens allowing you a deeper look into the life and art of one of the most important figurative artists of the 20th century.
Hugh Lane Gallery is situated in beautiful Charlemont House built in 1763 by the 1st Earl of Charlemont, James Caulfeild. Designed by Sir William Chambers, it still retains many of its original architectural features which complement the works on exhibition.
Facilities include a bookshop and café. There is full wheelchair access and two designated disability parking spaces located directly outside the gallery.
The gallery regularly has temporary exhibitions and new displays from its collections. It also has public tours of the gallery and workshops for children and adults. Sunday concerts are a tradition at the gallery. Check the website for more details.
- Sunday Public Tour - Sketching
Free things to doSunday Public Tour - Sketching Join a great way to enjoy Sundays at the Hugh Lane Gallery with a free public tour exploring their collection and temporary exhibitions.
- Coffee Conversation: Decorative Group by Augustus John
History and heritageCoffee Conversation: Decorative Group by Augustus John Coffee Conversations are a great way to explore art in a stimulating and friendly environment. Join Hugh Lane Gallery for an illustrated talk on Wednesday 30 July 2025.
- Art & The Outdoors
Family funArt & The Outdoors Art and the Outdoors is the Hugh Lane Gallery’s annual community celebration taking place on the street on Parnell Square North in the heart of the city. Free and for all ages!
- Sunday Public Tours: Visual Thinking Strategies
Free things to doSunday Public Tours: Visual Thinking Strategies Join a great way to enjoy Sundays at the Hugh Lane Gallery with a free public tour exploring their collection and temporary exhibitions.
- Culture Club: Ailbhe Ní Bhriain: The Dream Pool Intervals
Free things to doCulture Club: Ailbhe Ní Bhriain: The Dream Pool Intervals Join us for a guided tour of the work of Ailbhe Ní Bhriain. Led by Aoife Convery, this tour will explore a temporary exhibition of the artist’s tapestries titled The Dream Pool Intervals.
- Coffee Conversation: In An English Village by Walter Osborne
History and heritageCoffee Conversation: In An English Village by Walter Osborne Coffee Conversations are a great way to explore art in a stimulating and friendly environment. Join Hugh Lane Gallery for an illustrated talk on Wednesday 6 August 2025.
- ‘The SunDALL.E painters of the Internet’ with Joanna Walsh
Free things to do‘The SunDALL.E painters of the Internet’ with Joanna Walsh Join Hugh Lane Gallery for a Saturday afternoon talk, as part of a series of talks in tandem with the exhibition Ailbhe Ní Bhriain: The Dream Pool Intervals; programmed with curator Sara Muthi.
- Sunday Public Tours: Ailbhe Ní Bhriain
Free things to doSunday Public Tours: Ailbhe Ní Bhriain Join a great way to enjoy Sundays at the Hugh Lane Gallery with a free public tour exploring their collection and temporary exhibitions.
- The Hugh Lane Gallery's extensive collection is a must for art lovers and is free.
- Francis Bacon's studio is preserved exactly as it was, showing how clutter and chaos spurred his creativity.
- Harry Clarke's stained glass masterpiece is a visual feast of rich colours.
- Offers workshops, children's activities, concerts and temporary exhibitions.
The Sundays @ Noon Concert Series take place in the beautiful Sculpture Gallery from September to June, admission is free.