Chester Beatty Library
Neighborhood: Trinity College, Dame Street and environs
Phone: +353 1 407 0750
Fax: +353 1 407 0760
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Situated in the heart of the city centre, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). His collection is now housed in Dublin Castle in a restored 18th century building with a modern purpose-built block attached. The Library was named Irish Museum of the Year and was recently awarded the title European Museum of the Year, a coveted international accolade in the museum world. The Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. The rich collection from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe offers visitors a visual feast. Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. Turkish and Persian miniatures and striking Buddhist paintings are also on display, as are Chinese dragon robes and Japanese woodblock prints. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day. Admission is free.
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Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
1:00PM
'Arts of the Book' is a permanent exhibition, displaying a variety of books from Chester Beatty Love Poems to European manuscripts. Come and explore the rich culture from the wide range of "The Chinese" jade books and Islamic manuscripts through calligraphy and illuminations. There are also audio-visual programmes to make your visit more educational and interesting.
Franco-Irish Literary Festival
Apr 1st, 2010 to Apr 30th, 2010
Come celebrate literature at the Franco-Irish Literary Festival. Writers and readers from all over Ireland, France, and the rest of Europe are on hand to discuss literary works at this free event. Also takes place at Dublin Castle's Coach House.
Islamic and Asian art
Neighborhood: Trinity College, Dame Street and environs
Phone: +353 1 407 0750
Fax: +353 1 407 0760
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Audio Guide
Situated in the heart of the city centre, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). His collection is now housed in Dublin Castle in a restored 18th century building with a modern purpose-built block attached. The Library was named Irish Museum of the Year and was recently awarded the title European Museum of the Year, a coveted international accolade in the museum world. The Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. The rich collection from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe offers visitors a visual feast. Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. Turkish and Persian miniatures and striking Buddhist paintings are also on display, as are Chinese dragon robes and Japanese woodblock prints. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day. Admission is free.
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Associated Events
Arts of the BookJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
1:00PM
'Arts of the Book' is a permanent exhibition, displaying a variety of books from Chester Beatty Love Poems to European manuscripts. Come and explore the rich culture from the wide range of "The Chinese" jade books and Islamic manuscripts through calligraphy and illuminations. There are also audio-visual programmes to make your visit more educational and interesting.
Franco-Irish Literary Festival
Apr 1st, 2010 to Apr 30th, 2010
Come celebrate literature at the Franco-Irish Literary Festival. Writers and readers from all over Ireland, France, and the rest of Europe are on hand to discuss literary works at this free event. Also takes place at Dublin Castle's Coach House.
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