An iconic arts centre in the heart of Carlow town, with four world class gallery spaces and a 320-seat performance space.

Experience your world in a new way. See thought-provoking art in the largest gallery space in Ireland. VISUAL is an iconic arts centre in the heart of Carlow town, with four world class gallery spaces and a 320-seat performance space. VISUAL’s mission is to create a space for audiences, artists and communities to engage with, explore, and be inspired by contemporary art.

Every season at VISUAL, a play space is set aside to drop in at any time to draw, cut out, make things and just have fun! The play space is always free and available when the gallery is open.

Highlights
  • Exhibitions
  • Education
  • Seasonal activities for families
  • Conferences
  • On-site restaurant
Open

Opening Times:

Open Tuesday to Sunday

See website for opening times.

Prices

Admission Prices:

Free admission to gallery

Useful Information

Lennons restaurant on-site. 

Pay and display parking in the Town council car park.

Getting There

Located in Carlow’s town centre, in the grounds of Carlow College complex.

Map Location: 52.838515, -6.927909
Contact Visual

Visual Centre for Contemporary Art, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Ireland


Eircode: R93 A3K1
T: +353 (0)59 917 2400
E: info@visualcarlow.ie
W:
www.visualcarlow.ie
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