Museum · IMMA, Dublin

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Irish Museum of Modern Art
Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Irish Museum of Modern Art, known as IMMA, occupies the 17th-century Royal Hospital Kilmainham. It presents rotating exhibitions of Irish and international works from the 20th century onward. The formal gardens and courtyards are open to the public without a ticket.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Dublin: Weekend Escape

Visiting Irish Museum of Modern Art: what to know

Tickets
Free admission
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Luas red line to Heuston, then a 10 to 15 minute walk

Dublin itineraries with Irish Museum of Modern Art

Day 2 of Dublin: Weekend Escape

Medieval Dublin

How Irish Museum of Modern Art fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Dublin CastleDame Street
  2. 11:30Chester BeattyDublin Castle
  3. 13:30Christ Church Cathedral, DublinThe Liberties
  4. 15:00St Patrick's Cathedral, DublinThe Liberties
  5. 18:00Temple BarTemple Bar
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Irish Museum of Modern Art FAQs

Is the Irish Museum of Modern Art free?

Yes, entry to IMMA is free for all visitors.

What is the Irish Museum of Modern Art?

IMMA is a museum of modern and contemporary art located in a historic building in Dublin.

How long do you need at IMMA?

Most people spend one to two hours inside the galleries and grounds.

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