Experts' Choice Award Hugh Lane Gallery
What the experts agree on
Housed in elegant Charlemont House, this compact modern art gallery punches above its weight, with a recreated Francis Bacon studio and standout Impressionist works by Degas and Manet drawing consistent praise.
“There’s hardly a better way to ruminate over the art in the gallery than over lunch in the basement cafe.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "The Francis Bacon studio... makes this already impressive gallery a must see for art lovers and fans of the renowned British artist." Full review
Time Out "Fine collection of French and Irish Impressionist art." Full review
Frommer's "This little gallery, which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2008, has a strong collection of Impressionist works led by Degas's Sur la Plage and Manet's La Musique aux Tuileries." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An entire room is dedicated to Roderick O'Connor (1860-1940), a friend of Gauguin; his canvases reflect the influence of his fellow French painters, from Seurat to Van Gogh." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is the world's first known public gallery of modern art." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Also known as the Dublin City Gallery, this delightful and manageable contemporary art gallery is arguably the city’s finest art space." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum of modern art bears the name of Sir Hugh Lane (1875-1915), who bequeathed the core of its collection." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "Housed in the circa 1765 mansion...you’re there for a peek inside the studio of Dublin-born painter Francis Bacon. The chaotic piles of newspapers, photographs, art supplies and ephemera."
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