Welcome to Photo Museum Ireland 

Photo Museum Ireland is the national museum for contemporary photography. We are dedicated to advancing the development, appreciation and understanding of photography and visual culture. We showcase enlightening, challenging, and inspiring work by photographers that stimulate debate and critical dialogues on the role of the photographic image in society. 

Free and open for all, our exhibitions showcase the best of Irish and international photography.

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.

Our exhibition space is currently closed for installation of our next show. 

The bookshop remains open.  

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Get connected – become a member to join the Museum community and avail of discounts, access to darkroom facilities and invitations to exhibition openings and events.

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Photo Museum Ireland Launches New Strategic Plan

A Roadmap for a Sustainable Photo Museum
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11:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, 10 May 2025

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Monday, 26 May 2025

ART & ARTISTS

Photo Museum Ireland established the Photo Museum Ireland Collection - The National Contemporary Photography Collection to celebrate the work of artists across the span of their careers.

ART & ARTISTS

The Photo Album of the Irish digital archive project celebrates the ordinary and extraordinary histories of people with Irish heritage, reflected in family photo albums.

ART & ARTISTS

Delve into Akihiko Okamura’s incredible Irish photography with the stunning international award-winning photobook, 'The Memories of Others'.

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