Gallery at RDS

Exhibition Dates: Friday 6 November 2026 – Friday 15 January 2027

6 November – 30 November 2026

• Wednesday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

• Thursday (Late Opening): 11:00am – 8:00pm

• Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

• Saturday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

• Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

• Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

1 December 2026 – 15 January 2027

• Wednesday – Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

• Closed Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays

Christmas Closure

The Gallery will be closed from Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027 inclusive.

Please note: Thursday late openings and weekend opening hours operate during November only. From December onwards, the exhibition is open Wednesday to Friday only.

Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance. Each ticket provides a one-hour arrival slot, and visitors may arrive at any time within their selected slot.

Gallery at RDS – RDS Visual Art Awards Exhibition

16 Simmonscourt Road, Dublin, D04 AK00.

The Gallery is located in the Sandymount Building on the RDS campus.

Travelling to the RDS

We strongly recommend travelling by public transport, particularly during busy periods. Parking availability on the RDS campus is limited, and spaces cannot be guaranteed. Visitors are encouraged to plan their journey in advance and use public transport wherever possible.

By DART

The Gallery is within walking distance of both Lansdowne Road and Sandymount DART stations.

• Lansdowne Road DART Station

• Sandymount DART Station

For train times and tickets, visit the Iarnród Éireann Journey Planner.

By Bus

The RDS is serviced by a number of Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland routes from Dublin city centre and surrounding areas.

Dublin Bus routes:

• 4 – Harristown to Monkstown Avenue

• 7 – Mountjoy Square to Loughlinstown/Cherrywood

• 7a – Mountjoy Square to Loughlinstown

• 27X – UCD Belfield to Clare Hall

• E1 and E2 – Routes serving the Donnybrook and Stillorgan Road area

• 7b, 7d, 39a, 116 and 155 – Routes serving nearby areas, including Donnybrook Road

Go-Ahead Ireland routes:

• 18 – Palmerstown to Sandymount

• S2 – Heuston Station to Poolbeg

Some routes stop directly near the RDS, while others serve the nearby Donnybrook Road and Stillorgan Road areas, approximately a 10-minute walk from the campus.

For route information and timetables, visit Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland or Transport for Ireland.

Car & Parking

Limited parking is available on site at Simmonscourt, within the RDS campus. However, spaces are limited and availability cannot be guaranteed, particularly during busy periods and major events.

Visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transport wherever possible.

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By Bicycle

The RDS is accessible by bicycle from Dublin city centre, with dedicated cycle lanes along nearby routes. Bicycle parking facilities are available on site.

For information on bike rental in Dublin, visit Dublin Bikes.

Limited parking is available on site at Simmonscourt, within the RDS campus. However, spaces cannot be guaranteed, particularly during busy periods and major events. Visitors are strongly encouraged to travel by public transport wherever possible. The Gallery is within walking distance of both Lansdowne Road and Sandymount DART stations. 

The 2026 exhibition features work by Ava Bowden, Harrison Connally, Aoife Dunne, Hannah Forde, Beth Gaule, Caoimhe Kelly, Kodjo (Isac) Kossivi, Róisín Ní Chonaill, Jennifer O'Brien, Nikol Ochichenko, Jools Reilly and Sarah VanDermeer. Book Now

The exhibition is curated by Paul McAree and showcases a diverse range of contemporary visual art practices from graduating artists across Ireland.

The exhibition runs from Friday 6 November 2026 to Friday 15 January 2027 at Gallery at RDS. Book Now.

Gallery at RDS is located in the Sandymount Building, Simmonscourt Road, Dublin 4. Book Now.

Admission is free, but advance booking is recommended. Visitors can book a one-hour arrival slot and may arrive at any time during their selected slot. Walk-in visitors may be accommodated where capacity allows. Book here. 

Yes. Admission is free. Advance booking is recommended. Book now.

Yes. Step-free access is available throughout the exhibition, with accessible toilets and lift access between exhibition floors. Assistance dogs are welcome. Visitors requiring additional assistance are encouraged to contact the RDS in advance.

Photography for personal use is permitted unless otherwise indicated within the exhibition.