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 exhibitions is free.
- ALL EYES ON US
Family funALL EYES ON US In this exhibition, the visitor is scrutinised by the eyes in 75 portraits from Crawford Art Gallery’s collection.
- HARRY CLARKE: Bad Romance
Family funHARRY CLARKE: Bad Romance Enter the inimitable imagination of Harry Clarke in this annual exhibition and encounter the celebrated artist’s remarkable book illustrations, delicate watercolour studies, and earliest works in stained glass.
- Thursday Tours at Crawford Art Gallery
Family funThursday Tours at Crawford Art Gallery Take a journey through the historic building with surprising stories of your national collection and delve into the dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions.
- 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.
- 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.
