Chester Beatty Library
DUBLIN, DUBLIN
Our View
Situated in the heart of the city centre, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). The exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an and the Bible, and European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. Turkish and Persian miniatures and striking Buddhist paintings are also on display, as are Chinese dragon robes and Japanese woodblock prints. All images courtesy Trustees of the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from around 2700 BC to the present day.
Facilities – at a glance
Refreshments
Suitable for all child ages
Features
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
- Fully accessible
- Facilities: Braille leaflet, wheelchairs, induction loop in lecture theatre, automatic doors
- Accessible toilets
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mar-Oct, Mon-Fri 10-5; Nov-Feb, Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5. Closed 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan, Good Fri & BH Mons
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About the area
Discover Dublin
It is often visited on a weekend trip, but rushing around is not the best way to experience Dublin. When Ireland joined the European Union, an economic boom began that flourished in the ‘Celtic Tiger’ years of the 1990s – fashion, the arts, food and Irish culture all blossomed, turning Dublin into one of the world’s hottest city destinations. Its transformation has continued into the 21st century with a technology boom.
There is something very special about this small city with its split personality – exhilarating and chic on one side but traditional, with an older generation still hanging on to pre-EU values, on the other.
One of the city’s irresistible charms is its welcoming people; so take time to relax in the pubs and cafes while absorbing the craic that is synonymous with the Irish. Slide away from the touristy themed pubs to discover the real heart of Dublin in its less well known taverns and in conversation with the locals.
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