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Chester Beatty Library & Museum
Up to an hour
Once the private library of the American mining magnate, this museum is known for its world-class collection of artifacts from all over the world
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The Chester Beatty Library and Museum is the work and culmination of a private collector, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. It’s a diverse collection of historic artifacts, brought together in the mid-1900s, dating back to 2700BC to the present day. The priceless artifacts come from across the globe including Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe into a fascinating assortment of cultural progression.
If you're a traveler or visitor to Dublin, you won't want to miss the Chester Beatty Library and Museum. With the Go City® Dublin Pass, you can explore over 40 of Dublin's top attractions, including this fascinating museum. The Chester Beatty Library and Museum is a unique collection of art and artifacts from cultures all around the world. Its collection includes rare manuscripts, prints, and paintings that go back thousands of years. Whether you're interested in ancient Egyptian papyrus, detailed Persian miniatures, or delicate Chinese snuff bottles, there's something here for everyone. So why not add the Chester Beatty Library and Museum to your itinerary and discover the wonders of Dublin?
The museum is free to enter, but make sure to show your pass to staff so you can receive a free Chester Beatty publication or a set of greeting cards from the retail shop!
Chester Beatty Library Highlights
Did you know?
The Chester Beatty Museum offers one of the finest collections of manuscripts and books from a private 20th-century collector.
The collection is the only museum in Ireland to have won 'European Museum of the Year'.
Sir Alfred Chester Beatty was originally a mining magnate and millionaire, nicknamed the ‘King of Copper’.
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1 January, Good Friday, 24 to 26 December
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