Incredible array of extremely rare and special books covering many religions… beautifully displayed. You can easily spend hours and hours discovering and learning about many different cultures through a multitude of manuscripts. Well worth your time and effort…

The Chester Beatty is a collection of manuscripts and various objects from around the world. On 3 floors and a roof garden, the exhibition can be explored in a relaxed way with the audio guide in the app for 1-2 hours. A very fascinating collection and a lot of information is provided there about the creation of books, printing, art, early religious prints and diverse cultures and religions.. Those who take a little time can then also shop in the nice souvenir store, get a snack in the café and walk along the park. A great atmosphere and definitely worth a visit. Admission to the exhibition and the park are free of charge! Backpacks are not allowed in the exhibition, but there are lockers at the entrance.

mr. chester beatty is a collector and have donated lots of his collection to ireland. he established this library/exhibit to showcase his collection through the years of travel across the globe. it's free and worth the visit. before you explore, watch the short video about who he is and what his collection is all about. some are being showcased here (majority being about religion and on the oriental side), while others are donated to the national museum. you have leave your belongings in the lockers provided on the ground floor before coming up. there's a cafe and a gift shop too on the ground floor.

I brought my students on a visit to the main exhibition and the current ‘First Fragments’ exhibit. What a fabulous treasure trove. One man’s collection from around the world. It’s free but donations are always welcome. Allow two hours at least. And take a break out in the garden or on the roof terrace in order to appreciate the full extent of the library.

Wonderfully collection of art objects! Must see if you are in Dublin! By far one of the most interesting museums I have ever visited! (And not too huge that you would need to spend hours in)

beautiful and well organized small muzium comprises of almost all of religion artifact and manuscript. I was surprised to see the daoism of one my favorites mantra manuscript too. they also play certain mantra chanting music for each of the religion but too bad not the daoism one. the guards in second floor was very welcoming and accommodating but didn't see his name on it clearly. the roof garden was closed during my visits . the cafe at the ground floor was good but too quiet without music .

Lovely spot in the grounds of Dublin Castle. Could do with more signposting though. Free entrance. Lovely cafe with fabulous food. Gift shop with prints, books, jewellery, bits and bobs. Didn’t notice much Chester Beatty memorabilia though. Staff in the museum were really friendly. No car parking so not sure about disabled access. Toilets on the ground floor which are spacious and clean. Lift access to the upper floor. Various displays on each month so best to check the website.

Incredible experience! So much history! I really enjoy the video with the biography of Chester Beatty, it helps to understand the great mind and heart that this man had. I really recommend it, and if it is possible download the app to listen the description of every exhibition. Please if you take pictures only WITHOUT flash. All the staff very gently!! Congratulations to them. You have to go with time to enjoy the museum itself and the park outside the building. 😉👍👍

I came here to see a Chinese New Year exhibition. The location is cozy, comfortable, tidy, and well-kept. We had a great time when we were here. A handful of the employees we spoke with were incredibly friendly and accommodating. It is strongly advised to also visit the museum.

I really knew nothing about Chester Beatty or the library before this visit, but it was a hidden treasure. It's free to enter, so that's a plus, but there are a ton of amazing and rare collections in this place! You can spend as much time in the library as you want, and there's a cafeteria, if you're hungry. The staff is so gracious and helpful, and learning the story of Chester Beatty was definitely worth the visit.

A little gem of tranquility, this stop was recommended to us by a local cycle guide. The gardens are a perfect lunch spot and the food at the Silk Road was absolutely delicious! The museum and restaurant staff were all so friendly and the collection was surprisingly rich for the museum's unassuming size.

The exhibitions were lovely but note that the reading room is not open to the public. There are free lockers for backpacks as those are not allowed in the exhibition areas but they are not large enough to accommodate bigger packs.

Wow! The biggest collection of carefully collected manuscripts I've ever seen. Chester Beatty collected loads of stuff from over the world but loved that Irish ... So gave it to them for free. Only 10% of his collection is ever at display at a time. But it's free!

I happened to visit this museum by accident and I was surprised. This is not a big museum but impressive, lots of interesting stuff with details. The most important is that it's free. Don't forget to visit the gift shop- the goods there are special, unlike other museum shop.

What a gem of a museum in Dublin Castle that has free entry. Great Middle Eastern collection of books and examples of different text styles. Chinese and Japanese collection was a great bonus. The gardens are lovely as are the friendly staff.

Totally worth a visit. The collection is simply amazing. I've never seen such a great and ancient collection before. I'm glad I had the chance. The staff was absolutely friendly, polite and helpful. Don't miss this place if you're in Dublin.

A must visit in Dublin City. The Chester Beatty library is a looked over relic of the city - and better again, entry is free. Chester Beatty was one of the greatest collectors of the twentieth century, and his collection is incredible. The library, which is really a museum, houses sacred texts, illuminated manuscripts and miniature paintings from the great religions and systems of belief represented in the collections – Christianity, Islam and Buddhism with smaller displays on Confucianism, Daoism, Sikhism and Jainism. There is also a lovely small garden attached to the library.

Loved this place, its free but you can make a 5 euro contribution. The galleries are amazing, there were some incredible exhibits. It's located at Dublin Castle so you can enjoy the castle grounds too

I really great and free experience. Particularly interesting learning about the life of a man who devoted so much to charity. Would highly recommend coming here even over Dublin Castle proper.

Hidden Gem of Ireland. Best museum I have ever been too. Jesse was the best guy to talk to there and he is the security guy. He made me want to learn more about this guy. I was just wondering around the museum by myself. He was helping out a group. I heard his genuine love for his job. Made me join the group. I was amazed at the collection and it did not scratch the surface of what they had in his collection. I am impressed and happy I found this place. The surprising part was it was free. Yes free forever. Truly a hidden GEM

(Translated by Google) A very interesting collection, free lockers (same as access) and a very economical restaurant with different and rich dishes. 100% recommended. The gardens are fine and it has a terrace upstairs with good views of the castle. It is a cool place to go with children because it has areas to be entertained while you enjoy the exhibition. (Original) Una colección muy interesante, taquillas gratuitas (igual que el acceso) y un restaurante muy económico y con platos distintos y ricos. 100% recomendado. Los jardines están bien y tiene una terraza arriba con buenas vistas del castillo. Es un sitio guay para ir con niños porque tiene zonas para que se entretengan mientras tú disfrutas de la exposición.

We had a short stay in Dublin and included a visit to the Chester Beatty Museum. It was great because we walked over to check out the Dublin Castle and its courtyard. We got to see some great sites and then made our way in to the museum which is free! We only spent time in the main room. It was fairly small, but had so much to look at! Seeing all the different origins and ages of books, the progression of covers and illustrations throughout time was fascinating. We spent 45 minutes in this one room. It was one of the highlights of our time in Dublin. I think many people overlook this place, but it is definately worth a stop in.

Fantastic place! There were 3 different exhibitions, great structure, clean bathrooms, a gift shop, staff absolutely friendly! But the coffee shop was closed at 4:23 pm... 🤷🏼‍♀️

Fabulous array of extremely rare and special books covering many religions over the centuries. The work is beautifully displayed and i really liked the atmosphere created in the religious text area, Listening to the chants and prayers in the back ground, with each changing to suit the religion you are reading about. Handy lockers on the ground floor for your bags, coats, hats and scarfs and a lovely little gift shop and cafe on site. Lifts available for those with mobility issues and id always start from the top and work your way down. You can easily spend hours and hours discovering and learning about many different cultures through a multitude of manuscripts. Well worth a few hours especially on a cold wet winters day.

Really cool museum!! There is no charge but places to donate throughout. We learned so much about ancient texts and papyrus. There was so much to see and read. Tons of history of the different world religions. I highly recommend

An incredible museum. So much interesting facts about the main religions and some decent artefacts too. Staff were very polite and the cafe also boasts some delicious dishes! A good depiction of Islam and very well preserved items. Well worth a visit when you’re in Dublin. It’s within the Dublin castle compound.

Insane collection that's FREE to visit! Apparently, the museum only shows a small percentage of what Beatty actually collected and the exhibit changes occasionally. When you first walk in, there is a free locker to put your things in and short movie to watch about him. Then the higher levels are the exhibits to check out! Totaly worth seeing!

The temporary exhibiton of Buddhist scriptures was nice and well presented. The stable exposition of books is a bit of a mashup of everything from all over the world, but if you manage the constant context switching it's still enriching to see. Great cafe downstairs.

Small but insightful museum to learn! I would call Chester Beatty a little hidden treasure. I was so touched to see Burmese treasures here in Ireland. They display full of love and respect for the other culture. I didn’t get any negative vibe from this place like I had in London or Glasgow. The staffs were super friendly and happy to assist every visitor. That’s why I love Dublin and Ireland 🤗

This is a really cool place! I was expecting a regular library with stacks of books everywhere but it's more like a museum, a lot more like a museum, and gives lots of history about different religious and cultural texts and books. The Asian history section was definitely my favourite!

Wonderful exhibits. I think I've been there about few times and it's a very nice museum.

A wonderful beautiful museam and Library with a roof garden. The exhibits are perfect for lovers of books and literature. They have Persian, Chinese and Japanese illustrated books and scrolls in abundance. They also have a floor dedicated to world religions and belief systems. Their is a bookshop and resteraunt downstairs

If you want to see examples of truly early manuscripts and pieces of writing, this is the place to go. Their exhibitions offer examples of the development of written materials over the centuries from around the globe. Free of charge

Lovely and interesting museum with pretty gardens, a roof terrace garden and nice cafe and shop. Also free to visit with a suggested donation. Definitely a must on a Dublin itinerary.

This was a surprisingly cool and quality museum—there’s a section about the book which is full of beautifully illustrated volumes and stories from India, Japan, Iran, Europe and more. You can even see letters written in greek from ancient Egypt, one written by Achilles—holy cow. Intricate detail with a good amount of context and cohesive groupings that you could spend hours being intrigued by.

(Translated by Google) I love books and i love art. That means this museum is the ideal place for me. And it was actually a museum where I looked at and marveled at the exhibits for a relatively long time. The different cultural treasures that you see here are beautiful and the variety was absolutely great! Before art, all works were equal regardless of their culture or religion. A really beautiful museum. (Original) Ich liebe Bücher und ich liebe Kunst. Das bedeutet, dass dieses Museum der ideale Ort für mich ist. Und es war auch tatsächlich ein Museum, wo ich für mich verhältnismäßig lang die Exponate angeschaut und bestaunt habe. Die verschiedenen kulturellen Schätze, die man hier sieht, sind wunderschön und die Vielfalt war total toll! Vor der Kunst waren alle Werke gleichgestellt egal aus welcher Kultur oder Religion. Ein wirklich wunderschönes Museum.

(Translated by Google) Of course I knew in advance that admission to the museum was free. And of course I dropped this idea in the lobby and asked the worker behind the counter if I could pay for the tickets. "No, you can't," was the answer. One second of silence and then added with a smile: "Because admission is free". For me an extraordinary experience, the extent of the museum is such that you stay there without any problem for an hour and you can get lost among the showcases divided into geographical, historical or religious departments. And it's all free, respect and thanks! (Original) Pochopitelně že jsem dopředu věděl, že vstup do muzea je zdarma. A pochopitelně jsem ve vstupní hale tuhle myšlenku vypustil a pracovníka za pultem žádal, jestli můžu zaplatit za vstupenky. "Ne, nemůžete", zněla odpověď. Vteřina ticha a potom dodal s úsměvem: "protože vstup je zdarma". Za mě výjimečný zážitek, rozsah muzea je takový, že se v něm bez problému na nějakou tu hodinu zdržíte a můžete se ztratit mezi vitrínami dělenými do zeměpisných, historických nebo náboženských oddělení. A celé je to zdarma, respekt a díky!

(Translated by Google) Here is a wasteland wonderfully invested and transformed into a museum presenting manuscripts of rare beauty! All religions are present and you travel around the world through the pieces presented. Free admission (Original) Voila une friche merveilleusement investie et transformée en un musée présentant des manuscrits d'une rare beauté ! Toutes les religions sont présentes et vous voyagez autour du monde au travers des pièces présentées. Entrée gratuite

Very good. Liked the view from the Japanese Garden. Interesting Islamic art.

May Mr Chester Beatty rest in peace, he was a great person! This expo is one of the most enjoyable we did in Dublin. What an amazing surprise we discovered! Very complete, beautiful collection(especially books 😍) The lil shop is also very nice and gifts and souvenirs are original and very affordable. The team from the security to people in the shop are very kind and so welcoming! This place is a lil jewel hidden in Dublin. This is a must for culture and literature fans ! Highly recommended!

What a fantastic collection! Free admission and if you're interested in Eastern religion, art, and language you will love this exhibit. Also contains a sizable collection of impressive Christian artifacts including some extremely old papyrus pages of biblical text translated in Ancient Egypt. Definitely worth a stop and takes about an hour to tour the exhibit depending on how much you decide to read about the collection.

A visit to this remarkable collection is well worth it! Pass through a gorgeous garden on the way in to view the largest personal collection of artifacts. Very impressive and well presented. Be sure to make a voluntary donation as admission.

Truly an amazing collection of manuscripts from all over the world. It was interesting to see papyrus, spell books, religious books, etc. There is a shop on the ground floor that sells unique items and also a cafe

(Translated by Google) One of Dublin's best museums, if not the best. A free and rich museum! To do absolutely! (Original) L'un des meilleur musées de Dublin voire le meilleur. Un musée gratuit et riche! A faire absolument!

FANTASTIC. UNIQUE. WELL CONCEIVED. HAVE CAFETERIA, RESTROOM, SHOP, GARDEN AND ALL WHAT IS IN DISPLAY IS...FABOULOUS AND ALL FOR FREE!!!!!!

Underrated! It’s not big museum but it is well-exhibited. We went for Siam Exhibition there and the staff are very friendly and informative. Strongly recommended for people who are keen in Asian and Middle Eastern Arts and History.

Friendly enclave in the Dublin Castle Gardens... must see..and enjoy excellent coffee in the Silk Road Cafe on-site

Modern small museum with plenty to see. Very nice

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and beautiful exhibits. Nice and free place! (Original) Très intéressant et de belles pièces exposées. Lieu agréable et gratuit !

Always a great experience. Beautiful collection that is regularly changed and gorgeous grounds. Warch out for swapping exhibitions that may be of interest. Genuinely interesting insight into multiple cultures

Something more than different

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, it's worth it (Original) Bellissima, ne vale proprio la pena

Really, really liked it. Amazing artifact's - a page from one of the gospels that was dated 300AD, a cuniform tablet that was 1000BC, very beautiful copies of the Koran, and lots of other artifacts. Only a fraction of the collection is out on display at any time.

An exceptional collection of Middle and Far East objects of religious art that we haven’t seen in any other museum in Europe, finely put together with an eloquent and highly interesting accompanying descriptions. We were stunned to see the oldest discovered manuscripts of St Paul’s Letters and other ancient Biblical texts dating back to C 3rd AD! For such a place to have a free admission is just a dream come true! An during the current Covid times it’s so quiet too- we’ve passed by 4 other persons during our 2h visit! There is also a very quiet roof terrace, with almost no noise coming in from the city- you almost feel like in a sanctuary. Would recommend to anybody having a free afternoon in the city centre!

(Translated by Google) Nice mini park at the back of the castle. (Original) Fajny mini park z tylu zamku.

Beautiful gallery.

The experience was really nice . The museum showcased a lot about different cultures and religions. It has 2 floors there is a cafe and souvenir shop on the ground floor

This review has taken me way too long to write, but I have not gone a day without remembering my time at Chester Beatty Library. When my, then soon to be, fiance and i visited Dublin, we had no idea about this museum, but stumbling upon it made the trip! One of the main reasons this was such a memorable experience was due to one particular person, Jesse Beers! Jesse was not only knowledgeable of every detail in each exhibit he spoke about, but the PASSION he spoke about information with was mesmerizing. I never thought I would be in awe from what I learned there. THE FIRST BOOKS EVER MADE!!! I WAS GOING NUTS! Jesse even made it a point to keep coming back to us to take us to new exhibits, and tell us the little secrets behind the different artifacts. Jesse... I want to thank you for being who you are, for the time you spent with my fiance and I, and for making this visit to Dublin magical. I will be requesting another tour when I come back! Take care!

Fantastic story of an amazing individual and his fascinating collection of rare and ancient art and artifacts. The venue is also wonderful, hosted within the Dublin Castle complex, it's well laid out and organised. Only about 10% of the collection is on display at any one time, so return journies will be rewarded. There's a lot to see and absorb and one visit is not nearly enough.

The waiter who served me was one of the most interesting intelligent politically astute people I've ever met, what an absoloute pleasure it is to have lunch here.

One of my favourite museums. Balance maintained through the whole enterprise. Nice temporary exhibitions too.

Chester Beautty Library

(Translated by Google) Absolutely loved it! I was able to learn more about religions and even discover new ones, really super interesting and also free !! Little bonus for the coffee shop with the super friendly French waiters and the food was 👌🏻👌🏻 (Original) Absolutely loved it! J’ai pu en apprendre davantage sur les religions et même en découvrir de nouvelles, vraiment super intéressant et en plus gratuit!! Petit + pour le café-restaurant avec les serveurs français super sympa et la nourriture était 👌🏻👌🏻

Interesting museum: Check out the Sacred Gallery on level 2

(Translated by Google) A spectacular free museum library, very careful, with free lockers, clean bathroom, cafeteria, seats, and most importantly, a large collection of unique works very well documented and preserved. Super recommended !! (Original) Una biblioteca museo gratuita espectacular, muy cuidada, con taquillas gratuitas, baño limpio, cafeteria, asientos , y lo mas importante, una gran coleccion de obras unicas muy bien documentadas y conservadas. Súper recomendable!!

Couldn't believe this is free! This incredible collection is displayed with lots of information making a self guided tour very easy and educational. A must visit!

This was a free exhibition, so I took advantage and spent about 40 minutes walking around. There is a lot of relics here, and can be a resource to learn about the history of different religions. Such a wonderful visit here, I highly recommend!

Great place to walk around a reflect. They have a great collection of historical objects.

I loved my visit here. Many things to see, nice place altogether, it has a decent coffee/food place. Also the garden is very nice.

(Translated by Google) Great exhibition. Treats writing, history and religion. Admission is free. It's worth it! (Original) Super Ausstellung. Behandelt Schriftkunst, Geschichte und Religion. Eintritt ist Kostenlos. Lohnt sich!

Very nice 👍 the perfect place for a cookie, a cup of tea and a book. Or anything else in-between. A lot of flowers, art, grass, nice scenery and nice people.

One of my favourite museums in Dublin. And entry is completely free, although they do accept voluntary donations. When we visited, there was a interesting exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo period. We also visited the roof garden, which affords interesting views of Dublin Castle and beyond. And best of all, the permanent exhibition on the major religions of the world. The museum closed before I got to see all of this, so I will definitely be returning soon. Finally, in the garden in front of the museum there is a monument to the Special Olympics which took place in Dublin in 2003. The names of every volunteer (30,000 people) are inscribed there in alphabetical order.

Lovely museum on the grounds of Dublin Castle. No admission fee, though donation is suggested. Fascinating collection.

Found this by accident and glad I did. Well worth a visit. Amazing collections and some exhibits exceptional. Read their website. Be prepared to spend a good hour.

It was an amazing experience

Loved it. Great museum with a big collection full of history and culture. And it is currently free so, that's also really nice.

Wonderful museum!!!

Jaw dropping ancient manuscripts and illustrations that transport you into the lives of ancient Persia, Chins, Japan, Europe. All collected by one amazing man with passion for collecting exquisite art, clothing and manuscripts...

(Translated by Google) Fantastic (Original) Fantastisch

Very well displayed exhibitions! Extremely interesting n stunning exhibits...'Edo in Colour'. Comfortable open outdoor eating space n surroundings. Excellent!!!

Amazing museum, not to be missed among bars and beers!

Beautiful museum library. Rich in arts, culture, history. There were books from different religions. I was delighted to see the Quran. Introduction, History and culture of different religions. Beautiful garden at the roof top. The entry was completely FREE

Excellent museum! I visited in November and hadn't planned on going there originally, but walked by at after the nearby Dublin Castle. Glad I stopped because the manuscripts interested me more than I expected. A tour guide named Jessie was finishing up a group and answered some questions for me and a couple others that weren't in the original group. He was so enthusiastic and hospitable with our questions.

A great place full of amazing art, and skill. The cafe in the library is also great, and the gift shop has some really interesting purchases. Absolutely worth visiting, and probably more than once.

Definitely the most interesting museum I’ve visited in Dublin, with a really cool collection of Asian (Persian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese) art and manuscripts. Definitely worth a visit. When we went there was an exhibition about Isfahan in Iran but I found the permanent collection was more interesting.

(Translated by Google) Although I was almost in passing and at the last moment, I was pleasantly surprised by the great collection that treasures different cultures and religions. Very interesting. Admission is free, you simply ask for a voluntary collaboration of the amount you consider appropriate. (Original) Aunque fui casi de pasada y en el último momento, me sorprendió gratamente la gran colección que atesora de diferentes culturas y religiones. Muy interesante. La entrada es gratuita, simplemente se pide una colaboración voluntaria de la cantidad que uno considere adecuada.

Beautiful must see museum very informative