VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture, Free
Type: Museums & Galleries, Music & Theatre
Old Dublin Road
Carlow
Co Carlow
Carlow
Co Carlow
Tel: +353 59 917 2400
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
State of the art multi-disciplinary facility that comprises a 294-seater performing arts theatre & four principal gallery spaces
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre is a state of the art multi-disciplinary facility that comprises a 294-seater performing arts theatre, four principal gallery spaces (Main Gallery, Studio Gallery, Link Gallery and Digital Gallery) as well as theatre bar facilities, a full service restaurant and concession areas.
Opening Time:
Open when there is an exhibition. Galleries & Box Office open Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5.30pm & Sunday 2-5pm.
Closed Mondays.
Admission Charge:
Free entrance to galleries; Prices in Theatre varies
Directions
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