The Irish Museum of Modern Art spreads across several buildings and its grounds, and the grounds are where a family visit tends to work best. Look, No Cows is a trail written for families by Laureate na nÓg Siobhán Parkinson, leading to her favourite IMMA Collection artworks outside, and the formal gardens are free to wander.
For parents of very young babies, Parent & Baby Hour at the Museum is a tour meeting every second Thursday, aimed at babies who are not yet mobile; booking is advised but not essential. Explorer Family Art Workshops are listed on Sundays in 2026, though the listing gives no ages or booking details.
The trade-off is size. It is a large site with real distances between buildings, so allow for walking time with small legs, even though every building has a lift. Child sensory bags are available if your child finds galleries overwhelming.
The cafés keep their own hours, which are not the same as the museum’s, so check the times in the box above before planning lunch around them.
Family FAQ
How much does Irish Museum of Modern Art cost?
Admission is free and most exhibitions are free too; the formal gardens are free and open during museum hours.
What are the opening hours of Irish Museum of Modern Art?
Closed Mondays; Tuesday 10am-5.30pm, Wednesday 11.30am-5.30pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am-5.30pm, Sundays and bank holidays 12noon-5.30pm.
Is there baby changing at Irish Museum of Modern Art?
Baby changing facilities are in the Main Building and at other points around the campus.
Is there parking at Irish Museum of Modern Art?
Paid on-site car park: EUR 3 up to 3 hours, EUR 5 up to 4, EUR 10 up to 6, EUR 15 beyond; bike parking is at the rear before the car park entrance.
