About Us
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is Ireland’s oldest classical building, built in 1680 by royal command and inspired by Les Invalides in Paris. For over two centuries, it was home to soldiers returning from war, and later served as Garda Headquarters before falling into disrepair. Since 1991, it has been home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Ireland’s National Cultural Institution for the collection and presentation of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Over the years, the North Range, Master’s Quarters and Vaulted Cellars have hosted state occasions, gala dinners, conferences, and celebrations of every kind, from the Irish Times Theatre Awards to the National Day of Commemoration. Whoever you are gathering, and whatever the occasion, you’ll be adding your own chapter to a very Irish story.
We have looked after people since 1680. For almost 350 years, we have perfected it.
The RHK has a rich history of hosting prestigious events. From weddings and gala dinners to conferences and exhibitions, the renowned RHK has been a centrepiece of activity. Unique venues like the North Range, Master’s Quarters and Vaulted Cellars have welcomed corporate celebrations, music performances, and creative workshops. Our clients include some of the most recognized names in Ireland and beyond: the Irish Government, Fáilte Ireland, the EU, SAP, Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Aer Lingus. Recent highlights include SAP’s grand anniversary celebration, the Irish Times Theatre Awards, and many high-profile events such as the InterTrade Ireland Innovation Awards and the National Commemoration Day.
Cultural and Creative
Since 2020 IMMA sits at the creative heart of Dublin, home to celebrated works by Irish and international artists, and a place where contemporary art is always close at hand. It’s somewhere people come to explore, to be curious, to play and to be inspired, whatever brings them through the gates: a local family on a Sunday afternoon, a school group, or a visitor arriving from the other side of the world. This is a place where the whole community, and guests from far beyond it, gather to feel part of something.
Beyond our own programme, the Royal Hospital’s grounds and atmospheric interiors regularly host festivals, cultural organisations and film and television productions, from The Tudors to Sherlock, drawn by a setting as rich in creative possibility as it is in history.
It’s a place that has always drawn creativity to it. Now, it’s your turn
A New Chapter Begins
Now known as IMMA is entering an exciting new era. With the North Wing reopened after several years, we’re ready to help you create something extraordinary, and, in doing so, help IMMA do the same for art, artists and the public we serve.
Come be part of our story.
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