Hugh Lane Gallery After Hours
A series of Thursday evening events featuring art workshops, mindfulness, music, food, drinks, free exhibition tours and more!
So many cultural institutions, attractions, fun workshops and art classes are only available to us between 9-5pm – but what about the people in full-time education or work?
We want to give everyone a chance to visit the gallery and we have put together an exciting programme of events, exhibitions and workshops so nobody misses out.
Hugh Lane Gallery is thrilled to announce the continuation of ‘After Hours’ in 2025, an exciting series of evening events in the gallery. From art workshops to live music, delicious food and drinks and expert exhibition tours, these evenings promise a vibrant cultural experience.
We are open until 8:30pm on Thursdays from 9th January, with Admission Free.
Every Thursday, as well as ticketed events, visitors can look forward to:
Free time to Explore (we’re open until 8.30pm however, last entry is 8.10pm):
Take it at your own pace and enjoy our creative oasis.
See below for additional weekly programming:
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Current Exhibitions
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion (Note: this exhibition will not be available to view between 7-8pm this evening 17th October)
Already receiving huge acclaim, this exhibition opened just last week. Brian Maguire is an Irish Artist and human rights advocate and the exhibition spans two decades of work that spotlights the artist’s repeated quest to draw attention to global injustices, war, and human rights.MORE POWER TO YOU: Sarah Purser – A Force for Irish Art
Celebrating Sarah Purser, an indomitable figure in Irish art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibition examines Purser’s multifaceted role as artist, activist and collector.Sacred trust: Donations and their Legacy
Celebrates our Legacy of Donations, featuring significant gifts from 1908 to 2024. Featuring works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Vuillard, Roderic O’Conor, Sean Scully, Richard Gorman, Lawrence Carroll and more!Ongoing Displays
Francis Bacon Studio & Gallery
Sean Scully Gallery
Harry Clarke Stained Glass -
Thursday 9th January
Stay tuned for more information!
