Hugh Lane Gallery to close for "at least three years" for refurbishment

The Hugh Lane Gallery in Parnell Square is expected to close its doors for "at least three years," due to a refurbishment alongside the construction of a new Dublin City library.

The Dublin City Council announced that the Hugh Lane will be closed to the public from September 28 to facilitate the renovation and safe removal of the gallery's collection.

"The refurbishment will upgrade the original 1930s wing to 21st-century museum standards of security and environmental controls," read the statement by Dublin City Council.

"It will ensure the preservation of the collection for future generations and will enhance our ability to secure significant international loans for major temporary exhibitions."

The renovation will also include a link between the gallery and the new library to create a "unique cultural experience across art and literature."

The refurbishment is a part of an investment in Parnell Square North to enhance the cultural experience for citizens and tourists.

The popular Francis Bacon studio will be fully protected throughout the closure and will remain at the Hugh Lane Gallery.

The gallery was founded by Sir Hugh Lane in 1908, as part of the Celtic revival movement at the turn of the 20th Century. Hugh Lane has seen many noteworthy exhibitions including Andy Warhol, the Impressionism exhibit, and Sean Scully.