Best Arts and Culture Places in Skerries

"Boasting an impressive collection of 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works, Ireland’s National Gallery features every major school of European painting. From watercolours and drawings to prints and sculpture, there’s something for every art lover. The Gallery also houses a dedicated museum to the famously talented Yeats family with an extensive collection of works by Jack B Yeats and his father John Butler."

"Exploring the iconic refurbished exhibition galleries is such a fantastic experience for children of all ages. You can pick up a free art pack at the reception, tour the galleries and when your little ones imaginations are inspired to create their own masterpieces, pop over to the Maples Creative Corner and get creating!. The gallery runs FREE Family Workshops and family tours at weekends."

"Bibliophile Alfred Chester Beatty’s marvellous collection of ancient books, scrolls and other objets d’art is spread across two floors of this wonderful museum and is free to explore, as are the regular mindful mornings of yoga and meditation (book ahead and bring a yoga mat). In summer there are free Qi Gong sessions in the rooftop garden. You might also like: Best day trips from Dublin"

"Like all our galleries in Dublin, IMMA is a fantastic place to explore for kids of all ages, to fuel and inspire little imaginations though their interactive exhibitions. The grounds of the gallery alone are beautiful and perfect for a good run around with the little ones. All of their exhibitions are always free for under 18s and the size and scope of the IMMA campus makes it a great destination for children."

"There are a number of great free museums in Dublin which include the National Museum of Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City Hall, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Also keep an eye out for discount cards, coupons, and special deals to save money on tickets, tours, and meals."

"The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) houses a large collection of modern and contemporary art by both Irish and international artists."

"Also known as the Dead Zoo, the Natural History museum has a firm place in the hearts of Dubliners. The building itself is a beautiful structure that dates back to 1856 and is filled with displays of skeletons and taxidermied animals. Little has changed in the years since it opened, which is why it’s often described as a "museum of a museum." Exhibitions are spread over four floors, although only the first two are currently open to the public due to a lack of emergency exits on the balcony levels."

"The Natural History Museum of Dublin is known by the locals as the ‘dead Zoo’, a spooky name that describes it perfectly!. Located in the city centre, this is a museum with skeletons and stuffed specimens of many species of animals, most of them preserved in the museum since the last century. I brought my kids there when they were tiny and the reaction was mixed: fascination and a bit of fear – some of the animals are immense!"

"Pop into the Natural History Museum to see the incredible collections of stuffed long-toothed animals from around the world. At Sweny's, you can buy your loved ones a gift of lemon soap as mentioned in Ulysses or enjoy readings from James Joyce’s books, held at lunchtime each day."

"If you want to experience one of the best historical things to do in Dublin, then why not spend a whole day exploring the incredible National Museum of Ireland?. Here you will learn about national and international archaeology, Irish history, Irish art, culture, and natural history. No matter your age, you are sure to take something away from the incredible exhibitions on offer at one of the best museums in Ireland."

"The national museum features four total branches, three of which are located in Dublin. Archaeology, Decorative Arts and History, and the Natural History Museum buildings are within walking distance of other major Dublin attractions. The collections found here are entertaining, enlightening, and awe inspiring."

"In Dublin there are only a hand full of commercial galleries specialising in period Irish painters and sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries."

"The Doorway Gallery can be found on Frederick Street in Dublin City. A wide range of well renowned Irish artists have exhibited at the Doorway Gallery."

"This Arts Centre in Dundrum has a range of events and programmes, but in particular they have a great programme for children. In July they also run performance summer camps."

"MART Gallery is an arts organisation founded in 2007 by Matthew Nevin & Ciara Scanlan. The mission is to provide creative art studios and promote contemporary art through an engaging curatorial programme to local and international audiences."

"Despite its great location a couple of minutes walk from Grafton Street — and although the locals love and adore it — visitors haven’t really caught on to it quite yet. Blazing Salads offers a salad buffet that will rock your world!. It includes a variety of textures, colors, and flavors that taste as great as they look, with a wide range of clearly labeled vegan options."

"Blazing Salads is a wonderful wholefoods vegan and veggie deli sat right in the heart of Drury Street. Visitors can choose to go healthy — there’s a stack of colourful bowls that will scratch any salad desires — or treat themselves to items such as the juicy plant-based burger. 📍 42 Drury Street, Dublin 2, D02 T210"

"One of my favorite vegan stands that I simply cannot get enough of. They serve their signature vegan roll with seitan chick’n and you can pick from a number of different toppings and sauces. My go-to order is spicy chick’n, chili mayo, cheeze, lettuce, and red onion."

"Dublin based Vegan Sandwich Company’s ‘Chick*n Fillet Roll is ideal for anyone craving something meaty this veganuary. Who could resist a sourdough baguette filled with plain or spicy vegan chick*n and a combination of up to three salads?"

"While you’ll have to plan your tour around when the Dail and Seanad are not in session, it’s well worth taking a trip over to Leinster House, one of Dublin’s most historic buildings, before departing from Merrion Square. While it’s the current seat of the Oireachtas, the Irish national parliament, the building with its two facades was originally built as the Dublin city residence of the Duke of Leinster in 1745 and is reputed to be modelled on the White House in Washington, DC. Tours of Leinster House have to be pre-arranged in advance and usually at their busiest in the afternoon so try to book one in the morning for a chance at a smaller group if you would like more opportunities to ask your burning history questions."

"This building once served as the home of James Fitzgerald, the Duke of Leinster and Earl of Kildare. Today, it serves as the home of Ireland’s parliament. Public tours of the building are available when the Dáil and Seanad are not in session."

"Leinster House once served as the home of James Fitzgerald, the Duke of Leinster and Earl of Kildare. Leinster House in Dublin. Photo: Duby Tal for Tourism Ireland."

"No list of the best Dublin museums would be complete without a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. It has consistently been voted the most popular destination for visitors to the city, with many locals taking part in the experience as well. Follow the story of how Guinness became Ireland’s most famous export and its impact on the city that brewed it."

"This iconic spot is one of the best locations for wedding photos in Dublin if you want something different. I love the way the dark tones of the rough buildings contrast with the whiteness and elegance of wedding dress. It’s a bit out of the way but Guinness Storehouse is definitely worth a trip."

"Depending on how you’d like your night to go, Drop Dead Twice should definitely be a part of it. The concept is unlike anything I have ever experienced before!. After making a reservation for you and your least picky friends, bring your booze haul to DDT just off Francis Street."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user John Seb Barber used under CC BY 2.0. There are few foods more appetising than a good burger, and Bunsen is the place to go in Dublin if you’re looking for a good quality patty. With numerous outlets in the city - the burger bar has been so successful it has even expanded to Belfast and Cork - you can get a good meal for just over 8 USD, while a portion of freshly-made fries will come in at under half of that."

"This burger joint on Wexford Street has been praised by many for having the best burger in Dublin, as well as great service to go with it. While it lacks a signature burger like many American restaurants, it’s safe to say that each burger they offer is simply brilliant."

"Perfect for the burger mad among you, Bunsen not only use Aberdeen Angus Beef to make sure that their patties are all par, their casual and cool setting is perfect for birthday meals and casual dates that don't mind scoffing until the cow's come home."