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Butler Gallery
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Family friendly
Free to visit
Paid car parking
Rainy days
Butler Gallery is one of Ireland's leading contemporary art galleries and museums with a permanent collection. Butler Gallery is located in Kilkenny City centre, at the heart of Ireland's Ancient East.

Butler Gallery offers a unique blend of art and history that will inspire you. Explore one of Ireland's most significant collections of 20th century Irish art, discover contemporary work by living artist in one of Ireland's finest contemporary exhibition spaces, take part in family friendly art activities, and find out about a heritage spanning 800 years in the gallery’s historic building.

In the intimate secret garden setting you can view contemporary Irish sculpture and enjoy refreshments from the café, MUSE coffee + food, with views of St John’s Priory, located adjacent to the garden.

Entry to Butler Gallery is free and is wheelchair accessible.

Contact details
Butler Gallery, John's Quay,Kilkenny City,Kilkenny,Republic of Ireland
Visit duration

We recommend planning to spend 1 to 2 hours here.

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