Welcome to Photo Museum Ireland
EARLY CLOSURE: From 2.30pm Thursday 16 October
Please note that the Museum will be closed early for a private event. We will reopen as normal from 11am Friday 17 October 2025.
Normal Opening hours:
- Tuesday – Saturday, 11.00 – 18.00
- Sunday, 13.00 – 17.00
Open Mondays by appointment for ongoing education, artists archiving and training.
Photo Museum Ireland is the national centre for contemporary photography. Our award-winning exhibitions, publications and engagement programmes showcase the best Irish and international photography.
We curate thought-provoking, innovative, and inspirational exhibitions that reflect the changing role of photography and broader social and political shifts, engaging diverse audiences and communities nationally and internationally.
We support the artists of today and tomorrow through our comprehensive programme of artist residencies, commissions, publications, mentoring, training, and unique serviced production and archiving facilities.
Free and open for all, our exhibitions showcase the best of Irish and international photography.
Young Photographer Awards
Are you a passionate 16–25-year-old with a love for photography and creativity?
Photo Museum Ireland invites you to join our Youth Panel, a collaborative team that shapes our exhibitions, events, and outreach projects.
No previous experience is required.
Get more with membership
Connect with our diverse artistic community — get exclusive discounts, gain access to our darkroom, and get priority invitations to special events