Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin

Name: Royal Hibernian Academy
Address: 15 Ely Pl, Dublin, D02 A213, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 661 2558

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The Royal Hibernian Academy is an artist-based and artist-oriented institution in Ireland, founded in Dublin in 1823. Like many other Irish institutions, such as the RIA, the academy retained the word "Royal", after Ireland's independence. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1823 (201 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'14"N, 6°15'18"W

Address

15 Ely PlSouthside (South-East Inner City)Dublin D02 A213 Ireland

Contact

+353 1 661 2558

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Royal Hibernian Academy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Natural History Museum, O'Donoghue's, National Gallery of Ireland, Doheny & Nesbitt.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Hibernian Academy open?

Royal Hibernian Academy is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Hibernian Academy?

Nearby attractions include Ely Place, Dublin (1 min walk), Hume Street, Dublin (2 min walk), Huguenot Cemetery, Dublin (3 min walk), Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Hibernian Academy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Hibernian Academy:

Bus

Saint Stephen's Green, Hume Street • Lines: 11, 133, 133X, 145, 46A (2 min walk)
Merrion Row • Lines: 109B, 38A, 38B (3 min walk)

Tram

St. Stephen's Green • Lines: Luas Green Line (8 min walk)
Dawson • Lines: Luas Green Line (10 min walk)

Train

Dublin Pearse (13 min walk)
Tara Street (18 min walk)