National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery of Ireland is home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish and European art (and also some very smart pieces from artysmarty!). Opening its doors for the first time in 1864 (yikes), the Merrion Square based gallery can boast an extensive collection of over 14,000 art works including 2,500 oil paintings, 5,000 drawings, sculptures and even pieces of furniture. Due to ongoing renovation at the Merrion Square entrance, the only entrance open to the public is the Clare Street entrance. Although this isn’t necessarily a bad thing as the Clare Street entrance leaves you right beside the National Gallery of Ireland Shop.

Clare Street Entrance

The shop is located in the gallery’s Millenium Wing, which is just a few steps away from the Clare Street Entrance. This huge shop has so much to offer, so don’t be put off by the small range of products available on their website. You really have to go there to experience the full range of their books, gifts and craft works.

Inside the National Gallery of Ireland

If you’re a lover of browsing culturally stimulating products, and I know you are, pop in to the National Gallery of Ireland’s on site store and you’ll be in your element! Wow, that’s amazeballs So, skip the website and head down to enjoy shopping in the home of Irish and European art in Ireland.  You’ll find some beautiful jewellery pieces from yours truly so you know it’ll be time well spent.  Not only that, all sales from the gallery shop, goes in to sustaining its outstanding reputation in the art world.  Double positive! If you’re interested in finding out more about the shop or the gallery, contact them at -(+353) 01 6633518 – Email: bookshop@ngi.ie -or visit their website If you’d like to hear more about the updates and goings on at artysmarty, and avail of exclusive coupons and offers, sign up to the newsletter here!