List of museums in the Republic of Ireland

This list of museums in Republic of Ireland contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing. Also included are non-profit art galleries and university art galleries. Museums that exist only in cyberspace (i.e., virtual museums) are not included. Many other small historical displays are located in the country's stately homes, including those run by the National Trust.

Defunct museums

 * Bank of Ireland Arts Centre, Dublin
 * Dublin Civic Museum, closed in 2003
 * Museum of Irish Industry, Dublin, closed in 1866
 * Sligo Art Gallery, closed 2010