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Butler Gallery
4.5
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#25 of 63 things to do in Kilkenny
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums
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10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 20:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
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Butler Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery and museum with a permanent collection in the South East of Ireland.
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Donal M
Waterford, Ireland402 contributions
PERMANENT HOME!
Oct 2021
Great to see the Butler Gallery finally get an appropriate permanent home in a nicely converted building.
Written 10 October 2021
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Sarah H
3 contributions
Lesiurely culture walk around gallery & great brunch
Sep 2021
Leisurely morning stroll through the gallery. The before & after photos of the re-build were very interesting. Cafe for brunch in a great location, great menu choices. Easy parking right out front.
Written 26 September 2021
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janiemac2013
Dublin, Ireland77 contributions
lovely use of this building, good collection
Aug 2021
I had looked forward to seeing this building and was delighted to visit. Part of it was not available on the day because a new exhibition was being installed, but I really enjoyed the collection, especially for the emphasis on local artists. So nice to see!
Written 13 September 2021
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Irelandfood
8 contributions
great art in a wonderfully restored building
Jul 2021
a great spot in the city. wonderful gallery in newly renovated space. Richard Mosse exhibit is particularly brilliant. well worth your time.
Written 6 July 2021
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mary g
Irish37 contributions
A treat in the city centre
Jun 2021
we visited this for the first time and there is a wonderful exhibition of paintings by Tony O' Malley and his wife Jane. there is a current exhibition which is thoughtful by Richard Mosse
Written 27 June 2021
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flaneur40
New York City, NY1,718 contributions
Decent free art gallery in the basement of Kilkenny Castle
Apr 2019 • Solo
You do not need to pay to enter this sweet gallery downstairs from the Kilkenny Castle entry. It's right before the Castle cafe. When I was there the Gallery had a show from a local artist whose paintings looked like mosaics. Kind of like mosaic maps. Worth stopping in.
Written 6 May 2019
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EdmondKilkenny
Kilkenny, Ireland24 contributions
well worth a visit as they have some interesting exhibitions.
Sep 2018
I have seen a wide variety of exhibitions here over the years.It is always worth a look and its free to visit. Helpful staff and sometimes there are audio devices to guide you through the exhibition.
Written 17 December 2018
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LG1
Domzale, Slovenia16 contributions
Great idea
Sep 2017 • Couples
Verry refreshing to see modern art exhibition in the basement of the castle! And the castles kitchen is in the vicinity as well!
Written 7 September 2017
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storym
Waterford, Ireland98 contributions
ALWAYS AN ART SURPRISE
Jun 2017 • Business
That in just four average sized rooms and an entrance area that this Gallery can amaze, surprise, and create such conflicting moods with contemporary art. The staff are friendly, accessible and knowledgable as well. I love going back there.
Written 28 June 2017
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pjeggold
Hulhumale33 contributions
Make the time, it won't take too long
Jan 2017 • Couples
We loved our 45-minute visit thru the gallery! Joan was the docent there at the time and she was a delight to talk with regarding each artist and their work. If you're in Ireland to experience true Ireland, then take the time to see it thru an Irish artist's work! You'll walk away with something special to remember.
Written 17 January 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions about Butler Gallery
Butler Gallery is open:
  • Sun - Sun 11:00 - 17:00
  • Tue - Wed 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thu - Thu 10:00 - 20:00
  • Fri - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
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