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Frame of the Scroll 3 of Genji Text and Pictures (Genji kotobae) illustrating a landscape with a waterfall and a lord in light blue kimono sitting on his house enjoying the view.

Scroll 3 of Genji Text and Pictures (Genji kotobae)
c. 1688, Japan
J 1126.3

Welcome to the Chester Beatty

Ireland’s leading museum of world cultures.

Plan Your Visit

Closure: Monday 7 – Friday 11 July 2025

Due to essential maintenance work, the Chester Beatty and the Silk Road Café will be closed from Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July inclusive.  We apologise to all our visitors and regret any inconvenience caused.

Opening Times

Open today: 9:45am - 8:00pm

  • Monday to Friday: 9:45am - 5:30pm
  • Wednesday: 9:45am - 8:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:45am - 5:30pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Closed Mondays: Nov -Feb
  • Closed 1 Jan; Good Friday; 24-26 Dec

Location

Chester Beatty
Dublin Castle
Dublin 2
D02 AD92

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Cost

Admission is Free

Suggested donation €10

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Featured Exhibition

Routes and Realms –
al-Masālik wa al-Mamālik ٱلْمَسَالِك وَٱلْمَمَالِك

Contemporary Art Response by Diaa Lagan
مَعرَض الفَنَان ضِيَاء لَغَن

Admission: Free

Dates:16 May 2025 –
7 Sep 2025

Location:Temporary Gallery

Routes and Realms Exhibition Banner.
Netsuke of a dog in cream background
Image of a statue of Guandi, the God of War CBL C 1080
Image of a metal binding for the Four Gospels ,17th century Constantinople, CBL Arm 577
Image of a series of Blaeu Atlas's at the Chester Beatty