What makes it 88% Kids-Friendly: Drop-in art workshops, Explorer packs and a self-guided garden trail keep under-12s active, plus wide paths and toilets; some abstract art may lose their interest after 2 hours.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time to see key galleries, join a family workshop, and explore the outdoor sculpture trail
Explorer for Families:
Drop-in art-making in the Response Room for children and adults
Tip: Arrive by 14:00 on Sundays to secure one of the 35 spots
IMMA Art Trail:
Self-guided sculpture hunt across the 48-acre gardens
Tip: Pick up the free trail map at reception and bring comfortable shoes
Family Inclusive Tour:
45-minute guided tour with child-friendly commentary
Tip: Book online at least a week in advance to reserve your spot
Summer Storytelling & Workshops:
Outdoor art workshops and storytelling events during Summer at IMMA
Tip: Check dates on the website and bring a hat and water bottle

Jango Mallu
A gem of place for modern art lovers, set in a pristine 17th cent Royal Hospital building which has its own history and tales to tell in the Hospital history section . . The guided tour is detail and aligned to the guides interests and views which is quite unique. The viewpoints and perspectives to each art form is to its dot for few, while shallow for some, and immense for others. The stunnin...
Conchubhar Cinnfhaolaidh
Great museum which I will miss very much. I was very lucky and privileged to live beside the museum for the past 19 years and tried to visit it as often as I could. Some excellent exhibitions through the years, the Dorothy Cross retrospective in particular comes to mind. The comparative exhibition of Jack B Yeats and Lucien Freud is another fond memory. The current exhibition of Sam Gilliam’s work...
Angeles Make Up
What a beautiful place! I went to assist the Earth Rising festival at the Museum and I discovered these gorgeous gardens, they are really well maintained, clean, a real pleasure to the senses. I recommend go when it's quiet and you will feel you're not in the middle of a city, but in a castle far away.. gorgeous, I will go again soon.
Óscar Avila
A museum with very interesting art. When we arrived they were teaching traditional Irish dance classes in pairs, very nice. There is a cafeteria and a restaurant that has very tasty food and delicious drinks. Inside the galleries you can find very curious and interesting modern works of art. Highly recommended to go with your family, friends or alone. I'm sure you'll find new friends there.
Shelley C
I am not a big fan of modern art, but I absolutely loved this place. Yes, I rolled my eyes at the piles of dirt and bricks. I was confused as to whether the technical issue piece was art or an actual broken piece. However, in amongst that were some striking pieces. The building is surrounded by gardens and green spaces, which are also worth a look. The building itself is architecturally interestin...
Mid-June to August features live music in the courtyard and outdoor workshops. From January to May and October to December, join the Sunday Explorer for Families sessions indoors.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Permanent collection entry | EUR 0 |
| Special exhibition ticket (per adult) | EUR 8 |
| Café snack (per person) | EUR 4 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 32 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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