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Welcome to the Chester Beatty

Ireland’s leading museum of world cultures.

Visit

Opening Times

Open today: 9:45am - 5:30pm

  • Tuesday to Friday: 9:45am - 5:30pm
  • Wednesday: 9:45am - 8:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:45am - 5:30pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Closed Mondays: Nov -Feb
  • Closed 1 Jan; Good Friday; 24-26 Dec

Location

Chester Beatty
Dublin Castle
Dublin 2
D02 AD92

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Cost

Admission is Free

Suggested donation €10

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Featured Exhibition

Zodiac Netsuke:
Animals of the Japanese Zodiac in Miniature

Which zodiac are you? Dive into the world of Japanese netsuke in the shape of the twelve zodiac animals.

Admission: Free

Dates: 6 Dec 2024 –
23 Mar 2025

Location: First Floor

Netsuke in shape of monkey in a black background.
Netsuke of a dog in cream background
Image of a statue of Guandi, the God of War CBL C 1080
Image of a metal binding for the Four Gospels ,17th century Constantinople, CBL Arm 577
Image of a series of Blaeu Atlas's at the Chester Beatty