Crawford Art Gallery, a National Cultural Institution and the regional art museum for Munster, is dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary. Located in the heart of Cork City, beside the Opera House, the Gallery is a critical part of Ireland's cultural and tourism infrastructure, welcoming over 200,000 visitors a year.
The Gallery’s permanent collection ranges from 18th century Irish and European paintings and sculptures, through to modern as well as contemporary video installations.
One of the Gallery's focal points is a a collection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts, brought to Cork in 1818 from the Vatican Museum in Rome. Irish art, from the 19th and early 20th century, is another of the Gallery's main attractions. Visiting exhibitions, featuring the work of major and emerging artists, are frequently hosted.
Admission to the gallery and to the exhibitions is free.
- Thursday Tours at Crawford Art Gallery
Family funThursday Tours at Crawford Art Gallery Heading home from work or out for the night? Check out Crawford Art Gallery’s expert, friendly tours every Thursday evening at 18:30.
- A Matter of Time
Family funA Matter of Time A Matter of Time considers temporality within a broad spectrum focusing on the human experience. Time is part of how we think about the world and our existence.
- Sunday & Bank Holiday Tours at Crawford Art Gallery
Family funSunday & Bank Holiday Tours at Crawford Art Gallery Check out Crawford Art Gallery’s expert, friendly tours. Sunday & Bank Holiday tours take place each week at 14:00.
- Light and Shade
Family funLight and Shade Taking its name from Soirle MacCana’ s Light and Shade, Youghal, the exhibition features 26 works from the gallery’s extensive collection.
- Sunday & Bank Holiday April Tours at Crawford Art Gallery
Family funSunday & Bank Holiday April Tours at Crawford Art Gallery Check out Crawford Art Gallery’s expert, friendly tours. Sunday and Bank Holiday tours take place each week at 14:00 in April.
- Thursday Tours in April at Crawford Art Gallery
Family funThursday Tours in April at Crawford Art Gallery Heading home from work or out for the night? Crawford Art Gallery provide free evening tours every Thursday at 6:30pm!
- The Sculpture Gallery is a highlight on your visit.
- Enjoy both historic and contemporary visual art.
- You can visit seven days a week and admission is free.
- Look out for the Harry Clarke stained glass room.
Sundays are Fundays for all the family at the Crawford Gallery with a varied programme of tours, concerts, art workshops and storytelling.