Chester Beatty

Free museum with Asian, Islamic, Egyptian, and Oriental collections. Ideal for a leisurely visit.

Description of the place

The Chester Beatty MuseumLocated next to Dublin Castle, it houses one of the world's most important collections of manuscripts, religious texts, and ancient art. Spread over two floors, its galleries include pieces from Islamic, Chinese, European, and Egyptian art, among others.

The entire collection was donated by Chester Beatty, a British-Irish tycoon and philanthropist who bequeathed this cultural treasure to the city in the 1950s.

🆓 Access is completely free, and in addition to the visual and cultural…
Useful information: If you've been walking for a while and need a bathroom, this is the perfect time. 😉

Download the Museum app and listen to the excellent audio guide. At the entrance, on the left, there's a movie theater showing a short film about Chester Beatty's life, ideal for understanding the context.