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Chester Beatty Library

Art Museum and Library

South-East Inner City, Dublin

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Ranked #5 for exhibits in Dublin
"phenomenal rare books"(3 Tips)
"breathtaking collection of manuscripts"(2 Tips)
"... of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books& much more"(2 Tips)
"Best museum in Dublin!"(2 Tips)

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Rachel ClarkJanuary 4, 2017
Worth a visit even if you've got limited time. I saw just about everything in around an hour and 15 minutes, but the exhibitions are so interesting that you could easily linger for much longer.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsNovember 14, 2014
Perfect venue for families and scholars where you can find items from as far back as 2700 B.C. and all the way into the 20th century. Read more
Éanna MAugust 13, 2014
Amazing collection of ancient Christian and Islamic writing. Some of st. Pauls letters dating back to the first century, and other gospel pages from around the same time. Truely worth a visit
EDRJuly 27, 2022
Took me 15 years to discover this place, quite hidden, packed with events. Has an handy bar, lockers a very nice book shop and public restrooms. All by a nice garden, not to miss.
Masha KroupskiNovember 5, 2017
Tucked behind the Castle so may not be easy to find but well worth a visit. Books and manuscripts are amazing, opt for the guided tour, it's free and a great experience.
Sarah DoodyJanuary 3, 2015
Don't miss a small bite at the excellent Moroccan cafe in the lobby. The roof top garden is also a lovely spot to collect your thoughts.
Cin DyJune 1, 2019
It's a really great collection of ancient books from Asia and also a great overview of the world religions. Plus it's free entry.
TempleBar TradfestMarch 7, 2011
Has been described as one of the best museums in Ireland and Europe! In the heart of Dublin, it houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books& much more
Kenhan TurbayJuly 3, 2014
Don't miss this place! GREAT collection!!! And the exposition about religions is just amazing. Plus, it's a free attraction!
Laura GeeMay 12, 2015
Incredible free library. The exhibition next to me building is also really nice.
Justin AMarch 28, 2015
Incredible personal collection of various artifacts and books. This man must have had a lot of shelf space.
Ricardo BatistaFebruary 15, 2015
Very nice art exhibition, take a look at the shop and the cafe.
Patrick MorrisJanuary 1, 2010
Amazing art gallery, free entry, cafe with food from Afghanistan, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Morocco and Palestine, as well as Ireland. Has fragments of the earliest known Bible, old Korans etc. and more Read more
Chris RustedJune 24, 2017
Everything. Something you must see, but do the intro video before you start the exhibits.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzMay 26, 2015
An absolutely phenomenal rare books and writings collection from around the world
Inkantadora InkAugust 23, 2015
Amazing place to learn about the World and it's literary heritage.
MenfitaJuly 3, 2018
Rare collection, nice atmosphere, a hidden gem in the city
BaltimoreGalJanuary 19, 2016
The gift shop is excellent.
David AApril 4, 2015
Museum was a great find. Incredible collection of ancient books.
On FootJanuary 7, 2017
Do visit this place... it is next to the Dublin Castle... the admission is free
Lara WizAugust 28, 2016
Be sure to enjoy the roof garden, accessible from the 2nd floor.
Fionn DavenportFebruary 5, 2010
Best museum in Dublin - breathtaking collection of manuscripts, rare books, miniature paintings, clay tablets, costumes and other objects of artistic, historical and aesthetic importance. Read more
Tony FlemingMarch 14, 2013
Permanent exhibition “Sacred Exhibitions” - sacred texts and illuminated manuscripts from Islam, Christianity, Daoism and Buddhism
Renato DellJuly 9, 2017
Don't forget to bring a €1 coin to store your backpack in the locker
luisellaApril 21, 2012
Must see in Dublin! The collection is amazing and entrance is free!
P TJuly 5, 2018
Could be THE reason to visit Dublin. Go and marvel.
Paul SweeneyJuly 22, 2016
Salads are wonderful as is the falafel .
Will CurranOctober 23, 2018
Good place to work with fast wifi
Pisas PireSeptember 15, 2018
History about general tradition and religion in asia
April LittrellMarch 12, 2017
Stunning collection. Absolutely stunning.
I K. HayDecember 8, 2014
Download the app to get some additional videos.
David AndersonMay 12, 2014
FREE. Offer free tours at this very neat museum around 4pm
Mihhail RoApril 23, 2013
Don't miss the old manuscripts. The gold gilding is fantastic!
charlotte oakesFebruary 11, 2015
Free admission. Great collection.
Marc GiovanniJune 19, 2014
Lovely place, amazing history
Jit BPFebruary 15, 2015
Best museum in Dublin!
Lyn SmythJuly 4, 2016
Nice cafe with lovely salads for lunch
Dee DocOctober 10, 2013
Costumes Parisian, well worth a visit.
Emile ParteMarch 8, 2014
Incredible Japanese & Chinese works!
aoife FlynnNovember 24, 2009
Excellent and surprising cafe- middle eastern food. Try the Mousakka, the salads and the sweets Read more
Candice RiveraOctober 30, 2015
Cool spiral staircases
James LanaganFebruary 13, 2010
Current Chinese print exihibit is excellent
zozoNovember 15, 2013
Slow Dublín...
oonatNovember 10, 2009
Healthy lunch in the Silk Road Cafe
Denis AkhapkinNovember 27, 2014
Великолепная коллекция книжной миниатюры. Обязательно посмотрите на папирусы с посланиями апостола Павла - самые ранние из сохранившихся рукописных евангельских текстов
Thibaut ParentAugust 24, 2013
Si comme moi vous arrivez à vous endormir au musée, voilà un temple du livre et des religions gratuit à ne pas rater ! 0 somnolence assurée :)

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