Events
Tour
Guided Tour
Every Wednesday at 1pm
Photo Museum Ireland
Joining one of our guided tours is a great way to get to know our exhibitions in more detail. Our experienced guides are extremely knowledgeable about photography in general, and each exhibition in particular. Tours are free of charge, although booking is required.
Cost : Free
Classes & Workshops
Beyond the Basics – 4 x Smartphone Photography Workshops
Tuesday September 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 2025 7pm - 8.30pm, online
Photo Museum Ireland
In this series of online workshops (September 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th), tutor Brendan O’Sé will help you to continue to train and sharpen your eye for composition. As you learn advanced techniques and advance in the development of your defining a personal photographic style you will gain the essential skills to print & frame & hang your photographs in your home or give as a gift to loved ones.
Cost : €150
Classes & Workshops
One to One Darkroom Photography Printing workshop
One to One workshops are organised on an individual request, please email Darragh
Photo Museum Ireland
This one to one analog printing workshop led by Edu Vargas in the photographers darkroom will give you an insight on the basics of Silver Gelatine printing. Learn how to print your black and white photographs and start your printing journey.
Cost : €162
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, 9 October 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Internationally renowned photographer Steve Pyke undertook a year-long residency at Photo Museum Ireland, completing his landmark book Scribendi: Portraits of Irish Writers 1985-2025 (The Lilliput Press). This stunning book contains over 100 portraits of leading contemporary Irish writers, reflecting the diversity and vitality of Irish literature. Join us for this exclusive pre-launch talk where Steve will be in conversation with Timothy O'Grady, publisher at the Lilliput Press. The conversation will be followed by the official launch of the book and exhibition.
Cost : 8
Classes & Workshops
Dublin Street Photography Workshop with Brendan Ó Sé
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday, 11 October 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Become a street photographer for the day and dive deep into the heart of the city on this new exciting Street Photography Workshop with award-winning photographer Brendan O Sé.
Cost : €135
Classes & Workshops
Through the Lens: Exploring Architecture and Creativity
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, 12 October 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
The workshop will begin with an outdoor photography activity, where participants, along with their guardian or parent, will explore the Photo Museum’s unique architecture, designed to resemble a camera, capturing its striking features from various angles using smartphone photography. The session will focus on framing, light, and perspective as they photograph the building.
Cost : Free
Classes & Workshops
Open House – Pinhole Photography Portrait of a Building – mystery tour, Bookings open soon
11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Friday, 17 October 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Join artist Darragh Shanahan for an introduction to pinhole photography as we set off on a mystery tour to an iconic Dublin building for the 2025 Open House Festival of Architecture.
Cost : Free
Classes & Workshops
Wet Plate Collodion Workshop
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
This intensive one day workshop led by experienced wet collodionist Monika Fabijanczyk gets you preparing plates, making exposures, developing, and varnishing your own wet collodion plates. Ideal for any photographer who wants to try something new – you can achieve results you will be proud of, and of course, you get to keep your work.
Cost : €198
Classes & Workshops
Momentum: A Skateboarding & Creativity 1-Week Intensive Course
Monday 20th - Friday 24th October 2025 from 10am - 5pm
Photo Museum Ireland
Photo Museum Ireland is launching a free open call for participants in Momentum A Skateboarding & Creativity Intensive, bold, unique, week-long creative programme uniting young people in Dublin’s skateboarding community through photography, animation, graphic design, zine-making, and visual storytelling.
Cost : Free, please read open call submission details
Access
Baby and Carer Workshop
11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Monday, 20 October 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
A gentle sensory experience designed for babies and their carers - with soft textures, calming sounds, and space to explore, connect, and enjoy contemporary photography together.
Set in the quiet atmosphere of our current exhibition, these sessions are baby-led, welcoming, and relaxed. They offer a unique opportunity for little ones to experience new sensations, and for carers to slow down, connect with others, and enjoy a different kind of engagement with contemporary photography.
Workshops are suitable for babies from birth to not-yet-walking.
Cost : Free
Classes & Workshops
Introduction to Super 8mm film
11:00 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday, 1 November 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Sign up for this introduction to shooting and processing super8mm film in a hands-on workshop with artist and filmmaker Helena Gouveia Monteiro.
Cost : €150 Individual rate / €138 Museum Member
Classes & Workshops
Introduction to Creative Photography Level 1
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, 8 November 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
See the world in a new way on this one day, hands-on photography workshop led by Professional Photographer Myles Shelly. You will be introduced to essential camera skills and hacks that will show you how to get the absolute best photograph with your camera.
Cost : €140
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Take a private tour of the National Concert Hall and learn about its history, architecture, art and of course music, go backstage and explore the nooks and crannies of a building with a fascinating story to tell. Afterwards join fellow members for tea or coffee and a chat on what is an enjoyable and social occasion. Meet in NCH Foyer at 2pm.
Complimentary to Photo Museum Ireland Members.
Cost : Free
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Monday, 17 November 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Azure is a free experience designed for people living with dementia and their families and friends. During Azure, you will explore 3 selections of artwork from Photo Museum Ireland’s current exhibition with a facilitator who has received Azure training in dementia-inclusive arts programming.
Cost : Free
Classes & Workshops
Full Day Smartphone Photography Workshop
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
This one day, hands-on workshop led by awarding-winning Photographer Brendan Ó Sé will show you how to get the absolute best out of your Smartphone camera. In the workshop, Brendan will walk you through how to get the most from your smartphone camera. In a series of practical exercises he will heighten your visual awareness equipping you to create more dynamic and creative compositions in your photography.
Cost : €120
Classes & Workshops
Cyanotype Masterclass with Jane Cummins
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 29 November 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
This full day workshop will explore the possibilities of image-making through the cyanotype process. Tutor and artist Jane Cummins will take you through these experimental processes.
Cost : €150
Classes & Workshops
Creative Photography Level 2
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday, 30 November 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Creative Photography Level 2 - The Headshot
Building on skills you learned in Level 1, this full day Level 2 Introduction to Creative Photography workshop will focus on a photography classic -The Headshot.
Cost : €146.00
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, 5 December 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
MONOGRAPH is Photo Museum Ireland’s series of one-to-one meetings with photobook makers. Reserve your place to get in-depth discussion and expert advice on turning your photographic project into a standout photobook.
Free
Classes & Workshops
Christmas Gift making Special Cyanotype Masterclass with Jane Cummins
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, 6 December 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Make your own one of a kind Cyanotype Christmas Gift on print and fabric this year on this full day workshop and explore the possibilities of image-making through the cyanotype process. Tutor and artist Jane Cummins will take you through these experimental processes and walk away with some truly unique Christmas presents.
Cost : €150
Classes & Workshops
Christmas Gift making Special Cyanotype Masterclass with Jane Cummins
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday, 7 December 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
Make your own one of a kind Cyanotype Christmas Gift on print and fabric this year on this full day workshop and explore the possibilities of image-making through the cyanotype process. Tutor and artist Jane Cummins will take you through these experimental processes and walk away with some truly unique Christmas presents.
Cost : €150
Access
Baby and Carer Workshop
11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Monday, 15 December 2025
Photo Museum Ireland
A gentle sensory experience designed for babies and their carers - with soft textures, calming sounds, and space to explore, connect, and enjoy contemporary photography together.
Set in the quiet atmosphere of our current exhibition, these sessions are baby-led, welcoming, and relaxed. They offer a unique opportunity for little ones to experience new sensations, and for carers to slow down, connect with others, and enjoy a different kind of engagement with contemporary photography.
Workshops are suitable for babies from birth to not-yet-walking.
Cost : Free
Classes & Workshops
Natural Light Workshop
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Photo Museum Ireland
A one-day immersive workshop exploring the artistic, practical and philosophical dimensions of working with natural light in portrait and fashion photography, led by Seán Jackson
Cost : €245
Classes & Workshops
Dublin in a Different Light – Street Photography Workshop
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday, 7 March 2026
Dublin Street Photography Festival
The workshop emphasises capturing creative visuals and to help participants refine their in-camera composition techniques. The objective is to leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of how to frame and compose abstract street photography and candid moments that tell visual stories.
Cost : €190
Classes & Workshops
Junior Photography Summer Camp 7 – 9 Years
Monday 6th - Friday 10th July 2026 from 10am - 1pm
Photo Museum Ireland
Join artist Darragh Shanahan for a fun and creative summer camp exploring the art of experimental photography and photo zine making. Experiment with cameraless photography and drawing with light. Perfect for junior artists aged 10–13 with an interest in photography, art, or creative fun.
Cost : €170.00
Classes & Workshops
Junior Photography Summer Camp 10 – 13 Years
Monday 13th - Friday 17th July 2026 from 10am - 1pm
Photo Museum Ireland
Join artist Darragh Shanahan for a fun and creative summer camp exploring the art of experimental photography and photo zine making. Experiment with cameraless photography and drawing with light. Perfect for junior artists aged 10–13 with an interest in photography, art, or creative fun.
Cost : €170.00
Classes & Workshops
Teen Photography Summer Camp 14 – 16 years
Monday 20th - Friday 24th July 2026 from 10am - 3pm
Photo Museum Ireland
Join artist Darragh Shanahan for a fun and creative week-long summer camp exploring the art of experimental photography and photo zine making. Perfect for teens aged 13–15 with an interest in photography, art, or visual storytelling.
Cost : €220.00
Classes & Workshops
Teen Photography Summer Camp 17 – 18 years
Monday 27th - Friday 31st July 2026 from 10am - 3pm
Photo Museum Ireland
Join artist Darragh Shanahan for a fun and creative week-long summer camp exploring the art of experimental photography and photo zine making. Perfect for teens aged 17 –18 with an interest in photography, art, or visual storytelling.
Cost : 220.00
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