About the National Gallery of Ireland Shop
The National Gallery of Ireland sits on Merrion Square West and its shop is a treasure trove for anyone who loves art books, exhibition catalogues and beautifully produced gift editions. With its classical museum setting and easy access from the park, the gallery bookshop stocks scholarly volumes as well as accessible books for visitors, children’s art titles, prints and bespoke gifts inspired by the Gallery's collections.
What to Expect
The shop is spacious and light, mirroring the gallery's ethos: a bridge between serious art scholarship and public engagement. Expect well organised sections: Irish art and artists, European masters, contemporary art, children’s activity books and a smart selection of stationery and prints. The shop often has exclusive titles relating to current exhibitions and carefully curated souvenirs that reflect the permanent collection, from Yeats to Caravaggio. There is also a helpful counter for enquiries about membership and gallery publications.
Insider Tips
- If an exhibition is on, pick up the show catalogue; they are often excellent and not easily available elsewhere.
- Combine a browse of the shop with coffee in the Gallery cafe on Clare Street.
- Look for limited edition prints and curator signed catalogues during special exhibitions.
- Visit early in the day to avoid queues after guided tours or school visits.
Whether you are buying a souvenir of your trip or building a serious art library, the National Gallery shop on Merrion Square West is a polished, well stocked destination that sits comfortably at the cultural heart of Dublin.