This is worth doing when your over by the Dublin Castle, It's a FREE self guilded tour that takes about 45 minutes to see, the exhibit shows Asian works of art and early religious artifacts. If your into museums then don't miss this one. more

I can't say enough good things about the Chester Beatty Library. I had expected it to be a sort of "filler" place to visit in between St. Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin Castle. Wow - was I wrong! We spent almost an hour and a half, and still only saw the first floor. I could have stayed there all day. My... more

This was the highlight of our trip to Dublin. The love and care that went into the presentation of the exhibits are a testament to the great passion that the late Chester Beatty clearly had for books. We were so impressed with the clarity of the glass casing that housed the exhibits...they were literally invisible, enhancing the pleasure of viewing... more

Since this museum reviews all religions, it takes a bit of time so don't plan a quick walk through. I thought I knew a lot about Chrisianity but I learned a great deal more! Beautiful examples of books and miscellaneous artifacts, including readable pieces of the works of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. I had visited the Chester Beatty on... more

Wonderful museum. Exhibits are well laid out and educational, you can appreciate them both on a superficial quick scan or more in depth examination of what they are all about. We picnicked on the grounds between CBL and Dublin Castle. Considering its FREE, the CBL may be the best bang for your buck in all of Ireland. Even if you... more

In the city center, inside the dublin castle there's a remarkable museum. The collection of historical, religious books, it's a remarkable thing to see. There is a roof garden, with a nice view of the park below, don't miss. And the entrance is free. more

Simply stunning. Probably the greatest collection of religious writings in the world today and very well displayed. My favourite Dublin attraction by a long way. more

The quality and content of the Chester Beatty Library are remarkable. This is one place an entire family could enjoy spending a few hours. The histroy behind their collections is astounding. This is the one must visit place in Dublin. more

It is a very informative and fascinating exhibition including elements from many civilizations and giving a brief history of the printing technology along with extraordinary exhibits. It is a great opportunity for someone to get a feeling of ancient civilizations such as China and India. more