Museum · Dublin
Chester Beatty: free entry days, tickets & hours
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€0EVERY DAY
Always free
Chester Beatty is free to enter.
- Closed today.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Reopening is expected after December 2026; check the website for the exact 2027 date.
- A free digital guide is available in several languages.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree admission (suggested donation €10) - closed until end of 2026 | everyone | A €10 donation is suggested but not required. The museum is closed 15 June - end of December 2026. | No |
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Closed to the public from 15 June to the end of December 2026 (EU Presidency). Regular hours are not shown during the closure.
Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 AD92, Ireland
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Sources
Where this comes from
- chesterbeatty.ie/visit/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- chesterbeatty.ie
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