Welcome to Photo Museum Ireland
OPEN 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.
A major new annual award established to champion the excellence, vitality, and diversity of contemporary photography in Ireland.
enter nowMeet our 2026 Early Career Artist Award Residents
Each artist joins us for a year-long residency designed to accelerate their creative practice. They’ll receive expert curatorial and mentorship, building the next generation of contemporary photographic talent.
Kindly supported by the SIGMA TALENTS Scholarship Award
Young Photographer Awards
Join us this Saturday 8 November at 10am at Wilton Park, Dublin 2 to celebrate the winners of the Young Photographers Award.
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