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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

Royal Hospital | Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland
353-1-612-9900
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Ranked #99 of 225 attractions in Dublin
Type: Art Museums
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rhinebeck
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Maybe it was the time of year that we were there (April 2013) but the museum seemed a little lacking. Not a lot of staff around. I enjoyed the outdoors sculptures and the formal gardens. Cafe was nice - good selection but it seemed they were short handed or disorganized. Food was good, healthy and fresh.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

After hiking quite a distance from the tram station, my husband and I arrived at this destination to discover that it was "closed." The trip was not completely wasted, because we took some photos of the grounds. However, visitors should be be mindful of the closure.

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See 5 more reviews by happyrelaxeddudes for Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I came here yesterday, and was quite disappointed to find out(online afterwards i hasten to add)that the galleries were being refurbished, fair enough. My gripe is that I drove in, payed my parking fee, went into the parade square in the middle, it's an old army hospital by the way, and couldn't see how to get into the gallery, we... More

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Whitstable, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I went to IMMA in 1994 and it was outstanding - a Gormley exhibition I've never forgotten. But it's now being refurbished - although there are no signs to tell you that. So you just turn up and there's nothing there but a gift shop and a poor display of early cubism in an off-shoot gallery. I'm afraid that you... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

This gallery doesn't seem to consider that people want to plan their visit. There is no information, the lay out is difficult to follow and it is too easy to miss exhibits. Basically it is hard to see the art! It is on beautiful grounds, so if you just want a walk amongst the giant rabbit sculptures it is fab.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The lady on reception was very informative however there didn't seem to be a lot to view other than Cubism, due to parts of the older building being closed as a result of the EU Presidency (meetings taking place on site) However the grounds are lovely for walking around and i will visit again in the future!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Not only a beautiful facility but a large variety of quality artists on display! We fell in love with Paul Henry and have a print we purchased in the gift store hanging in our Iowa dining room as we speak! Don't miss this!

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

This was a planned highlight of visit so very disappointed to find it's closed except for one exhibition. Unluckily for us even the relocated parts of the museum at central hall were closed during our visit. Shame . Think it will be like this until around May 2013,best check their website. Wish we had!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Went to see the photographic exhibition which was very good. Had coffee in restaurant - very good choices. The grounds were lovely and I would think when the flowers are in bloom they would be wonderful

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St Albans, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

This gallery is being refurbished at the moment and all they appear to have on exhibition is a work by Sidney Nolan, which I really did not like at all. Thankfully there was no admission fee or I really would have felt cheated. However the grounds of the Kilmainham Hospital are wonderful and the sculpture there is worth looking at,... More

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