National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin

A wonderful free museum. Well organized, with a charming interior. We went at opening time, and there were few people. We admired the splendid Caravaggio in complete solitude.

Phenomenal collection of classic art! I really loved the place. Very large for a free museum. My fience and I had a blast. The elevator was fun being a little scary at first sight. Must put backpacks in a locker, but those are free. Bathrooms clean. Painting with the girls are the Talbot sisters who were entombed in Christchurch cathedral, although we couldn't find any demarkation for where they were buried.

The National Gallery of Ireland is free and open daily. It houses both Renaissance and Impressionist paintings. Remarkable works include a Caravaggio, a Cézanne, and a Monet.

It's just a room displaying minor works by 19th and early 20th century masters. An hour is enough. Free admission.

Great collection, beautiful building, staff are nice and it's free! Nice shop and coffee shop too. Regularly return.

I LOVED this wonderful museum! Love that the main exhibits are free. This museum houses some of the greatest works of art ever. So rich in history, culture, and beauty. An absolute must-visit if you’re in Dublin.

A "must-see" for its vast collection of European and Irish art from 1300 to the present. Highlights include works by Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, and a dedicated wing for Jack B. Yeats.

Spent a slow afternoon at the National Gallery of Ireland. It's far more extensive than I'd assumed from the outside, room after room of work spanning centuries, and you can easily lose a few hours without noticing. The collection ranges from European heavyweights like Caravaggio and Vermeer right through to a strong showing of Irish painters. The Yeats rooms at the back are particularly absorbing . The painting that's stayed with me is Thomas Hickey's An Indian Lady, sometimes titled perhaps Jemdanee, Bibi of William Hickey, from 1787 . She's seated cross-legged on a divan, barefoot, with a directness that feels quietly radical for a Western portrait of the period. Indian women of the time rarely allowed themselves to be painted by European artists, and the pose itself defied every convention of the genre . The expression is difficult to pin down, something between composure and appraisal, as if she's studying you back. It's the sort of painting you circle back to before leaving. Works such as Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ, famously rediscovered in a Dublin Jesuit residence in 1990, underline how many treasures the gallery holds . The café downstairs is a proper respite, naturally lit and calm, the kind of place you can sit with a coffee and let the morning's looking settle. Staff were unobtrusive and the whole atmosphere felt unhurried. Free entry as well, which still surprises me given the quality of what's on the walls. A lovely way to spend an afternoon in Dublin.

Paid a free visit to the national Gallery. The venue is clean and well lit. The paintings are beautiful and extensive along with other types of artwork. Not a big crowd and easy to navigate. Recommended

Absolute gem. Seeing Caravaggio’s ‘The Taking of Christ’ in person is a spiritual experience, and the Jack B. Yeats collection is world-class. It’s beautifully laid out, the historic wings are stunning, and the permanent collection is free. A proper cultural highlight and a perfect escape from the city bustle. Highly recommended.