• For more information on the Chester Beatty Library, its holdings and a full schedule of events and activities please visit www.cbl.ie.
  • Sir Chester Beatty moved to Ireland in 1950 and there he built a library. His personal collection was bequeathed to the public after his death in 1968.
  • Located on the grounds of Dublin Castle, the Chester Beatty Library is home to a large array of manuscripts and books from around the world.
  • The Chester Beatty Library was established in Dublin, Ireland in 1950, to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.
  • The Chester Beatty Library was opened in 1968 under the will of the late Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. The library is one of Irelands most favoured National...
  • the CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY, a collection of manuscripts, printed works, and artifacts, predominantly Oriental, assembled by Alfred Chester Beatty and...
  • Chester Beatty Library was named Irish Museum of the year in 2000 and was awarded the title European Museum of the Year in 2002.
  • The Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of art works assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968).
  • Chester Beatty’s library has been described as the finest collection of manuscripts and books made by a private collector in the 20th century.
  • Chester Beatty's library has been described as the finest collection of manuscripts and books made by a private collector in the 20th century.