Chester Beatty

Three people, including a person with navy-blue sleeves holding open a book and one person in a peach hijab, take part in bookbinding in a conservation lab.

A dark-haired person wearing a mask examines a historic Japanese katana (sword0 on a white surface.

A large medieval antiphonal (choir book) is held open, with one side covered in protective clear wrapping and the other showing a page filled with lyrics and music notes across staves.

We are hiring! ✨The Chester Beatty is seeking a skilled conservator and inspiring leader to join us as Head of Conservation.

This permanent, full-time role has a salary grade of €77,666 to €87,124 and is on-site.

Application deadline: 15th April 2026, 5pm. To apply, visit: ow.ly/7SCV50Yr7wy

Good news if you didn't get to see Manuscripts and the Mind before March 1st - it's been extended until June 2026!

Oooh. One of my fave places to bring visitors to Dublin.The beautiful @chesterbeatty.bsky.social never fails to educate via enchantment.
And the Silk Road Café serves deliciousness with charm.

The @chesterbeatty.bsky.social have extended this until June 14th, do pop in if you're able

Bígí linn le haghaidh turas saor in aisce ag iniúchadh cuid de na buaicphointí agus na scéalta sna bhailiúcháin. Tá pointe cruinnithe in aitriam an mhúsaeim. Teoranta do 15 rannpháirtí, ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh.
#TurasGaeilge #ChesterBeatty #LoveDublin

Brigid is known as an ancient Irish goddess as well as a Christian saint. Join us to find out more about powerful women represented in the Chester Beatty collections, while crafting your own embellished portrait. 🎟️FREE, no booking required. #Brigit2026 #BrigitDublin

Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners, this traditional Chinese wellbeing activity helps reduce stress and improve balance. Join us for a gentle practice outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors with a view of the roof garden.

🎟️FREE, no booking required.

Join Heidi Campbell and explore winter images from the Chester Beatty collections. This dementia-inclusive interactive discussion will examine three exquisite pieces of art. Limited to 10 participants.
🎟️FREE, booking essential.
#ArtDiscussion #DementiaFriendly #LoveDublin

Discover the joy of creating an art book in this drop-in workshop. Design and make an accordion-style book using simple paper folding technique and complete it with drawings, collages, decorated letters, and small stories.🎟️FREE, no booking required.
#FamilyWorkshop #LoveDublin

Bíonn turais faoi threoir SAOR IN AISCE ar bhailiúcháin an Chester Beatty ar siúl ag 5:30 i.n. ar an gCéadaoin (músaem ar oscailt go dtí 8 i.n.), ar an Satharn ag 2 i.n. agus ar an Domhnach ag 3 i.n. Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil go luath! #LoveDublin

Learn drawing techniques inspired by our Western, Eastern and Islamic collections. These creative and relaxed sessions are open to teens and adults of all abilities.

🎟️ FREE, no booking required, available for the first 20 participants.

#PortraitDrawing #LoveDublin

The museum holds around 300 historic copies of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book. Join Jo O’Rourke and explore some of these aspects featured in the current works on display.

🎟️ FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.

#ChesterBeatty #IslamicArt #Quran #LoveDublin

EARLY CLOSURE - please note that we will be closing earlier than usual on Tues 30th and Wed 31st December (4pm & 4.30pm) due to NY events in Dublin Castle.

Wishing a happy Christmas to all our followers who celebrate 🌟

Image: Nativity scene from CBL Arm 566, an Armenian gospel book produced c. 1451.

#christmas #nativity #manuscripts #illumination #chesterbeatty

Today is the northern hemisphere #WinterSolstice! That means that from now on, there will be a little more daylight each day, heralding the slow return of spring 🌥️

Image: CBL J 2075, Crows and rising sun by Yashima Gakutei (detail), part of a shikishiban surimono print produced in Japan c. 1825.

Looking for a festive family activity this December? Join Cantonese in Ireland and make a mini flower board! This creative activity offers a fantastic way for families to make their own colourful boards. 🎟️FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants at one time.Children must be accompanied.

Planning to visit the Chester Beatty or the Silk Road Café in the coming weeks? Make sure you're aware of our Christmas opening hours! ⛄ #SeasonsGreetings #HappyChristmas #NollaigShona

We are delighted to announce the appointment of former Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Prof. Patrick Honohan, as Chair of our Board of Trustees. Prof. Honohan succeeds Dr Catherine Day, whose 10-year tenure marked a time of significant development for the Chester Beatty.

Join us for a tour specially designed for people living with dementia and their loved ones. 🎟️FREE, booking essential here: ow.ly/JUo050Xy4OE Limited to 10 participants per tour. *Please call Education Services on 01 407 0772 for more information. #DementiaInclusive #ArtsOfJapan #LoveDublin

CANTÓIRÍ CHOIR DUBLIN AT THE CHESTER BEATTY Join Dublin-based choir Cantóirí, led by Musical Director Ben Barnes, as we sing a selection of Christmas songs, including some of the most well-loved carols from around the world! The performance has become a joyful tradition, perfect for ringing in the Christmas season! CHESTER BEATTY DUBLIN CASTLE DUBLIN 2 D02 AD92 19:00 WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2025 FREE OF CHARGE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED

🎶🎄Free Christmas concert - all welcome - Wed 3rd Dec 19:00, Cantóirí Choir at Chester Beatty Library @chesterbeatty.bsky.social 🎄🎶

Join Heidi Campbell and explore some of the Chester Beatty collections. This dementia-inclusive interactive discussion will examine three exquisite yet haunting pieces of art.
🎟️FREE,limited to 10 participants. Booking required here: ow.ly/AvQ650XqwIm

#ChesterBeatty #ArtDiscussion #InclusiveArt

Create your very own bundle of Christmas greeting cards! This seasonal workshop explores a variety of fun and creative watercolour techniques. 🎟️€40 per person. Limited to 12 participants, materials provided. Booking essential here: ow.ly/8sxo50Xjb92
#ChristmasWorkshop #WinterinDublin #LoveDublin

The Chester Beatty will be closed on Tuesday 11th November. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Wednesday!

Looking forward to sharing incredible stories of mobile caregivers (Indian ayahs who travelled) from 19th and 20th century.

We really appreciate the effort everyone made to join us for this tour of @chesterbeatty.bsky.social last night. We know how strong the urge to hibernate is on these dark winter nights. I for one am feeling very cultured indeed this morning!

Join your next Chester Beatty talk from anywhere in the world for just €5 - plus take part in a historian-led Q&A! 😍 ow.ly/ZMHM50XeN2g @migrationhistorian.bsky.social

#empire #ayahs #womenshistory #digitalevent

A detail from CBL In 12.19, an illustrated manuscript, known as 'the birth of Kamrup' produced in Murshidabad, c. 1755-60. It shows five women in total, dressed in sumptuous, patterned clothing and extensive jewellery, in various seated and standing positions. The central figure, under an ornate arch, cradles a swaddled infant (Kamrup) and gazes down at him.

Interested in the history of women, workers, caregivers or empire? Do we have the Zoom talk for you!

Join Dr Arunima Datta for 'Travelling Ayahs, Migration and Care Labour in the Age of Empire' on November 12 at 6pm GMT / noon CST. Book here: ow.ly/ZMHM50XeN2g

#labourhistory #migrationhistory

In partnership with the Heritage Council, the #ChesterBeatty is pleased to offer a 12-month internship in book and paper conservation: ow.ly/LJNb50XlIKo #ConservationInternship #BookandPaperConservation #DublinJobs

Last evening I had the pleasure of attending the opening of an exciting new @chesterbeatty.bsky.social exhibition,
*Manuscripts & the Mind* led by curator, Jill Unkel and the Mapping the Mind project PIs, Garrick Allen, @kelsbot.bsky.social, and Christoph Scheepers.

It’s a Coptic GIF!! Thanks @laurenrndll.bsky.social for the sneak peak from Manuscripts and the Mind at @chesterbeatty.bsky.social
#manuscripts #coptic