• The Chester Beatty Library, now known as the Chester Beatty, is a museum and library in Dublin. It was established in Ireland in 1953...
  • Once the private library of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty, the museum is now a beacon for curious locals and tourists alike.
  • There is no admission fee or booking required for the Chester Beatty Library. We look forward to seeing you in the museum and we hope that you enjoy your visit.
  • Established in 1953, it was originally the private collection of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. Home > The Chester Beatty Library.
  • With free admission and described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library is a...
  • Chester Beatty Library Reviews. “We stumbled upon this museum when we went to see the Dublin Castle and were so impressed!
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  • Chester Beatty’s library has been described as the finest collection of manuscripts and books made by a private collector in the 20th century.
  • The only Irish winner of the coveted European Museum of the Year Award, the Chester Beatty Library is one of Ireland’s leading museums.
  • Opened to the public in 1950, the Library was founded when Sir Alfred Chester Beatty , an American mining tycoon, donated his numerous collections.