Chester Beatty Library

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The Chester Beatty Library was established in Dublin, Ireland in 1950, to house the remarkable collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. The present library, on the grounds of Dublin Castle, was opened on February 7, 2000, the 125th anniversary of Sir Alfred's birth.

Entrance to Chester Beatty Library.
Entrance to Chester Beatty Library.
Plan of Dublin Castle and grounds including the Chester Beatty Library highlighted in top right, the main pedestrian entrance is highlighted in bottom left..
Plan of Dublin Castle and grounds including the Chester Beatty Library highlighted in top right, the main pedestrian entrance is highlighted in bottom left..


The Library's collections are displayed in two collections: "Sacred Traditions" and "Artistic Traditions". Both displays exhibit sacred texts, manuscripts, miniature paintings and art on paper from the world's great oriental and western religions as well as secular items. The Library is one of the premier sources for scholarship in both the Old and New Testaments.


Inside Atrium of the Chester Beatty Library.
Inside Atrium of the Chester Beatty Library.


The Chester Beatty Library was named the European Museum of the Year in 2002.


Museums and Public Galleries in Ireland

The Chester Beatty Library | The Crawford Municipal Art Gallery | Donegal County Museum | Downpatrick & County Down Railway* | Dublin Writers Museum | The Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery | The Hunt Museum | The Irish Museum of Modern Art | The Irish Jewish Museum | James Joyce Centre | Kilmainham Gaol | Marsh's Library | The National Gallery of Ireland | The National Museum of Ireland | The National Print Museum of Ireland | The Natural History Museum | National Library of Ireland | National Transport Museum of Ireland | National Wax Museum | Ormeau Baths Gallery* | The Pearse Museum | The Somme Heritage Centre* | Saint Patrick Visitor Centre* | The State Heraldic Museum | The Ulster Folk & Transport Museum* | The Ulster Museum*

* indicates Northern Ireland
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