Photo Museum Ireland

Photo Museum Ireland The National Centre for Contemporary Photography in Ireland. Supporting photographers since 1978. Formerly The Gallery of Photography Ireland.
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Proudly funded by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council. Photo Museum Ireland is the leading centre for contemporary photography. With the support of its active membership of over 400 independent photographers, the Museum serves as a resource base and informal meeting point for everyone interested in photography. Members of Photo Museum Ireland receive:

Access to hire of darkrooms, artist

s digital studio and other facilities
Discount on all Museum courses
Priority booking for events
Invitations to at least 3 private views per year
5% discount in the Museum bookshop

Corporate members receive:

all of the above plus invitations to each private view
acknowledgment of support in the Museum reception area. Membership fees are as follows:

Individual: €100.00 p/a
Concessions: €50.00 p/a
Corporate: €750 p/a
Visitor*: €10.00


*Visitor Membership allows for two days in the darkroom and is valid for one month.

02/06/2026

PMI Youth Panel members Ella and Henry went behind the scenes of our latest exhibition, Beneath | Beofhód by Shane Hynan, to explore the work, meet some of the people involved, and discover what it takes to bring an exhibition to life.

From installation through to opening day, they captured their own perspective on the process and the stories behind the show.

On view now at Photo Museum Ireland.

Learn more 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/exhibition/shane-hynan-beneath-beofhod/

Beneath | Beofhód is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Kildare Arts Service, Roscommon Arts Centre, and the Photo Museum Ireland Artist Development Residency.



Reel kindly produced by Photo Museum Ireland Youth Panel Members, Ella O'Brien and Henry James.

Our armchair edition of the Azure Dementia friendly tour of the Beneath | Beofhód exhibition is now open for booking. 🔺 ...
01/06/2026

Our armchair edition of the Azure Dementia friendly tour of the Beneath | Beofhód exhibition is now open for booking.

🔺 12-1pm Thursday 25 June 2026
🔺 Online using the Zoom platform

Azure is a free experience designed for people living with dementia and their families, friends and carers. During Azure, you will explore artworks from Photo Museum Ireland's current exhibition with a facilitator who has received Azure training in dementia-inclusive arts programming.

To book 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/event_workshop/azure-dementia-friendly-tour-of-shane-hynan-beneath-beofhod-exhibition-armchair-edition-online-event/

Beneath | Beofhód runs until 5 July 2026.

Beneath | Beofhód is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Kildare Arts Service, Roscommon Arts Centre, and the Photo Museum Ireland Artist Development Residency.



The Source Arts Centre Galway International Arts Festival Roscommon Arts Centre Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny Arts in Co Kildare Dublin City Council The Heritage Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Age & Opportunity Alzheimer's Society

Image: Wet bog after prolonged rain, Ballydermot bog group, County Kildare, 2021, from the series Beneath | Beofhód (2017-2026) © Shane Hynan

In Beneath | Beofhód, Shane Hynan reflects on the significant alterations facing bogs in the Irish Midlands. As large-sc...
30/05/2026

In Beneath | Beofhód, Shane Hynan reflects on the significant alterations facing bogs in the Irish Midlands.

As large-scale commercial peat extraction has ceased and moved towards ecologically aware practices, the construction of new renewable wind and solar farms bring their own questions and challenges.

Hynan's long term focus creates a profound sense of respect for the complexity of these landscapes, in continuous flux and layered with history.

The exhibition is now open at Photo Museum Ireland.
For free. For everyone.

Learn more 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/exhibition/shane-hynan-beneath-beofhod/

Beneath | Beofhód is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Kildare Arts Service, Roscommon Arts Centre, and the Photo Museum Ireland Artist Development Residency.

The Source Arts Centre Galway International Arts Festival Roscommon Arts Centre Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Arts in Co Kildare Dublin City Council The Heritage Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Image: Timahoe South solar farm, County Kildare, 2024, from the series Beneath | Beofhód (2017-2026) © Shane Hynan

Explore the role of the bog in Irish culture and history, using the work of Beneath | Beofhód by Shane Hynan as a focus....
29/05/2026

Explore the role of the bog in Irish culture and history, using the work of Beneath | Beofhód by Shane Hynan as a focus.

Join us on 1 July for a panel discussion with artist Shane Hynan, academic and writer Luke Gibbons and environmental scientist Shirley Clerkin. Places limited - booking required.

Book now 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/event_workshop/panel-discussion-beneath-beofhod-by-shane-hynan/

Beneath | Beofhód is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Kildare Arts Service, Roscommon Arts Centre, and the Photo Museum Ireland Artist Development Residency.

The Source Arts Centre Galway International Arts Festival Roscommon Arts Centre Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Arts in Co Kildare Dublin City Council The Heritage Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

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Shane Hynan's decade-long project Beneath | Beofhód premieres on 30 May at Photo Museum Ireland. 'Beofhód', an Irish wor...
27/05/2026

Shane Hynan's decade-long project Beneath | Beofhód premieres on 30 May at Photo Museum Ireland.

'Beofhód', an Irish word meaning 'life beneath the sod', evokes the primal and toemic significance of bogs in Celtic tradition.

This metaphorical exploration of pre-Christian reverence for elemental energies is grounded in Hynan's commitment to exploring our shifting relationship to these unique landscapes. At a moment of ongoing challenges around the environment and sustainability, restoring our ancient connections to the land seems more vital than ever.

Explore this landmark photographic exhibition and uncover the social, cultural, and historical importance of peat bogs in the Irish Midlands.

Learn more 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/exhibition/shane-hynan-beneath-beofhod/

Beneath | Beofhód is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Kildare Arts Service, Roscommon Arts Centre, and the Photo Museum Ireland Artist Development Residency.

The Source Arts Centre Galway International Arts Festival Roscommon Arts Centre Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Arts in Co Kildare Dublin City Council The Heritage Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Image: Tony’s Footings, Carbury, County Kildare, 2018, from the series Beneath | Beofhód (2017-2026) © Shane Hynan

Explore darkroom photography in our Wet Plate Collodion Workshop11:00am-5:00pm | Saturday 4 July 2026Book now 👉 https://...
27/05/2026

Explore darkroom photography in our Wet Plate Collodion Workshop
11:00am-5:00pm | Saturday 4 July 2026

Book now 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/photomuseumireland/1985837

Experience the magic of 19th-century photography in this intensive, hands-on workshop with expert collodionist Monika Fabijanczyk. From preparing and sensitising plates to making exposures and varnishing your final image, you’ll be using a traditional 5x4 camera you’ll learn how to create stunning wet plate collodion images in our darkroom from start to finish.

🔺 No previous experience required
🔺 All equipment and materials supplied

€203 Members
€225 Non-Members

📷 Monika Fabijanczyk

Creative Digital Photography Level 2 - The HeadshotSunday 28 June | 11.00am to 4.30pmPhoto Museum Ireland | €146 members...
26/05/2026

Creative Digital Photography Level 2 - The Headshot

Sunday 28 June | 11.00am to 4.30pm
Photo Museum Ireland | €146 members, €160 non-members

Headshots and portraits serve different purposes - learn what sets them apart in our hands-on photography workshop led by artist and professional photographer Myles Shelly.

This hands-on workshop breaks down when and why each is used, and shows you how to create an effective headshot that works in real-world situations. Use professional equipment to harness natural light, and create dynamic headshots for personal or professional use in a relaxed studio setting at Photo Museum Ireland.

Book now 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/event_workshop/level-2-introduction-to-creative-photography-the-headshot/

Join us on 18 June for a talk with artist Shane Hynan exploring the ideas, research, and lived experiences underpinning ...
26/05/2026

Join us on 18 June for a talk with artist Shane Hynan exploring the ideas, research, and lived experiences underpinning this powerful long-term project examining the landscapes, communities, and contested futures of Ireland's Midlands boglands. Places limited - booking required.

Book now 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/event_workshop/artist-in-conversation-beneath-beofhod-by-shane-hynan/

For free. For everyone.

Beneath | Beofhód is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Kildare Arts Service, Roscommon Arts Centre, and the Photo Museum Ireland Artist Development Residency.

The Source Arts Centre Galway International Arts Festival Roscommon Arts Centre Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Arts in Co Kildare Dublin City Council The Heritage Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

A new exhibition is being installed at Photo Museum Ireland.Our gallery spaces are currently closed as we prepare to lau...
25/05/2026

A new exhibition is being installed at Photo Museum Ireland.

Our gallery spaces are currently closed as we prepare to launch our latest exhibition:
Beneath | Beofhód by Shane Hynan, the premiere exhibition of a Photo Museum Ireland National Tour.

Learn more 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/exhibition/shane-hynan-beneath-beofhod/

Our bookshop is OPEN 📚 Explore our wide range of stunning Irish and international photobooks in-store and online

Explore our bookshop 👉 https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/?srsltid=AfmBOopR822lz8idmwNc5txEfhRa4I0-lLJ4GId37GT1DXg_SeTtHBmf

🏳️‍🌈 Dublin Pride Special - Street Photography Workshop Saturday 27 June | 11.00 - 17.30 pm Photo Museum Ireland | €173 ...
24/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Dublin Pride Special - Street Photography Workshop

Saturday 27 June | 11.00 - 17.30 pm
Photo Museum Ireland | €173 members, €190 non-members

Become a street photographer for the day and dive deep into the heart of Dublin city on this exciting Pride Special Street Photography Workshop with award-winning photographer Brendan O Sé.

Whether you're new to the world of street photography or looking to broaden your abilities, this workshop will allow you to develop your own photographic style and unique voice through your lens.

Learn more 👉 https://photomuseumireland.ie/event_workshop/dublin-pride-special-street-photography-workshop-with-brendan-o-se/

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Meeting House Square, Temple Bar
Dublin
D2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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00353-1-6714654

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