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Please book in advance where possible. We will try to accommodate drop-in visitors but a short wait might be involved. We ask that all groups are pre-booked.
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Opening Hours
- Tuesday – Friday | 10.00 – 16.00
- Saturday – Sunday | 12.00 – 16.00
- Closed Mondays, Public Holidays and Bank Holiday Weekends (Saturday-Monday inclusive)
- Please note the Museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday 25 October and will open at the later time of 14.00 on Friday 9 December.
Entry
We are delighted to announce that the Museum offers FREE admission in celebration of 25 years!
Guided Tour Times
Explore the permanent exhibition with one of our interactive tours, and try your hand at a little printing!
Individuals, €5 https://guidedtoursindividual.youcanbook.me
Concession, €4 (OAP, unwaged or student) https://guidedtourconcession.youcanbook.me
Family, €10 (2 adults, 2-4 children, max 6) https://guidedtourfamily.youcanbook.me
Group Tours
Group Tours (at least one week’s notice is required for group tour requests) https://grouptoursenquiry.youcanbook.me/
Group Rates per person: Adult/Corporate €5, Third Level & Language School €4, Primary & Secondary €3, Pre-school €2
Demo Tour, €10 per person (limited availability)
https://demotoursenquiry.youcanbook.me/
*Please note there is a minumum of 10 persons per group tour
Location
Old Garrison Chapel, Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin 4, D04 E0C9.
Getting Here
By Car or on foot: Arriving from Dublin city centre, head south from Merrion Square, over Mount Street Bridge, take a left at the junction of Northumberland Road and Haddington Road, and then the second right through the archway entrance to Beggars Bush Barracks. Once inside the Barracks, the Museum is located in the back right-hand corner. Clamping is in operation within the Barracks. Car parking is recommended on Haddington Road at local rates. Bicycle parking (low wheel stand, covered) is available just beside the entrance to the Museum.
Nearest Dart Station: The nearest DART stations are Lansdowne Road or Grand Canal Dock – both of which are approximately a five minute walk from the National Print Museum. Please visit www.irishrail.ie for timetables.
Bus Routes: Numbers 4 or 7 to Northumberland Road and Haddington Road Junction. See www.dublinbus.ie for timetables
Accessibility
On the ground floor, visitors will find the Reception, Museum Shop, permanent exhibition, toilets, and Café. The ground floor is fully accessible. Entry for wheelchairs, prams and buggies is via the Café.
On the mezzanine level, visitors will find the temporary exhibitions. The mezzanine level is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Café
Press is an independent café located in the National Print Museum. All the food is lovingly homemade using fresh ingredients from Irish suppliers. Try one of the daily chalk board specials or a cup of delightful Cloud Pickers coffee, roasted and pressed in Dublin. Escape under the archway into a cosy enclave for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon treat on week days. A restorative rustic brunch menu is served on weekends.
COVID-19 Prevention
The safety and well-being of our staff and visitors is of utmost importance. Much has been done by way of meeting the COVID health and safety requirements and we have signed up to the Fáilte Ireland Safety Charter.
Some things to note:
- Book in advance where possible.
- Check in at Reception on arrival at the Museum.
- There are stations throughout the Museum to facilitate regular hand sanitizing.
- You will be given a map to help you on your self-guided visit.
- If you think you might like to buy something in the shop, please bring your card as the shop is now contactless. Donations may be made in cash, but all sales are to be made contactless.
All of these measures, along with others such as regular cleaning and disinfecting, are in your interest and in the interest of our staff.