National Heritage Week - Dreamtime Ireland Exhibition at Carlow County Museum

What to Expect

Dreamtime Ireland is a major exhibition project by artist Sean Lynch, presented across Carlow County Museum and the Visual Centre for Contemporary Art. The project draws on historical and contemporary artworks and artefacts to examine art’s potential to provoke and investigate Irish culture. Featured works in the County Museum include pieces by Seanie Barron, David Beattie, Nollaig Molloy, Olivia Pender, and Johanna Robles with Michael Higgins. The exhibition spans both the museum’s galleries and all of Visual’s gallery spaces, accompanied by a comprehensive exhibition guide.

Good to Know

• Free admission to both venues; no booking required.

• Self-guided visit; exhibition guides are available at both venues.

• Both venues are wheelchair accessible and family-friendly.

• The exhibition runs through Heritage Week (15-23 August 2026); check individual venue opening hours in advance.

Getting There

Carlow County Museum is in the Town Hall on the Potato Market, Carlow Town. Visual Carlow is located on Old Dublin Road, a short walk from the town centre. Carlow Train Station is approximately 10 minutes on foot from the town centre.