Join us at 12pm on 19 and 20 October for a tour of the The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art.

The Douglas Hyde is housed in the Arts Building of Trinity College Dublin and was designed by Paul Koralek of ABK architects. The space is an interesting example of late 1970s Brutalist architecture, juxtaposing heavy, angular concrete structures with massive voids.

In the main exhibition space, Gallery 1, the high walls and large, open floor area create a dramatic and memorable space for the display of artworks. In contrast, the award-winning Gallery 2, designed by McCullough Mulvin architects and opened in 2001, provides a more intimate and meditative environment.

Drop-in

Physical Access: The Douglas Hyde is situated on the campus of Trinity College, the University of Dublin. The entrance door into the space is on the left of the Nassau Street Gate into the campus. The front door is on first floor level and leads visitors to the reception desk and bookshop. A cantilevered staircase with 16 steps descends to the ground floor of Gallery 1. There are three steps or a ramp access to a lower level and Gallery 2.

There is lift access to the lower floors of the Gallery in the Arts Building of Trinity College.

Assistance animals are always welcome.

Seating: We are able to provide folding chairs to any visitors who may need to sit down regularly. Please ask the member of staff at the front desk, who will be happy to assist.

Toilets: The toilets and accessible toilets are located on the ground floor of the Arts Building. Gender neutral toilets are located on the third, fourth and fifth floors.

Baby changing: Baby change facilities are located on the ground floor of the Arts Building.

Accessible Exhibition Materials: Printed exhibition materials are available at our front desk including in large print format. Exhibitions containing film and / or audio will have a written transcript, which is available to request from the front desk. Film works will also include captions wherever possible.

Events: Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpretation for events at The Douglas Hyde is available on request. We require two weeks notice to confirm an interpreter.
Please contact our Gallery Manager Rachel McIntyre at rachel.mcintyre@tcd.ie or call: +353 1 896 1116

Alternative Viewing Times: We are happy to offer relaxed sessions upon request for anyone who may benefit from a relaxed attitude towards noise making or a lighter environment.
Should an exhibition present a potential sensory overload for you or a member of your party please contact the gallery. Wherever possible, we will arrange a time for you to visit when we can adapt the lighting and sound-level of the exhibition, in order to facilitate a comfortable experience.

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs welcome
Easy Read information (designed for people with intellectual disabilities, people who can’t read well, and people whose first language is not English)