Profiling the work of Irish designer-makers both in Ireland and abroad,

The National Design & Craft Gallery, located in Kilkenny, Ireland, is the country’s leading centre dedicated to contemporary craft and design. Established by the Design & Crafts Council Ireland, it showcases the work of Ireland’s most talented makers alongside international innovators.

The gallery presents dynamic exhibitions highlighting excellence in ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery, furniture, and more, celebrating both tradition and cutting-edge creativity. It serves as a platform for dialogue, education, and appreciation, engaging audiences of all ages. Through curated exhibitions, events, and learning programmes, the National Design & Craft Gallery nurtures Ireland’s vibrant craft heritage while fostering future design innovation.

Open

Open year-round

See website for up-to-date details

Prices

FREE admission

Getting There

Directly opposite Kilkenny Castle

Map Location: 52.649362, -7.250079
Contact National Design and Craft Gallery

Castle Yard, Kilkenny City, Ireland


Eircode: R95 CAA6
T: +353 (0)56 779 6147
W: www.ndcg.ie
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