Big Stories Behind Small Treasures Discover the West African Micro-Collection at the Chester Beatty, as part of Dublin Festival of History. Explore 7 West African manuscripts and the stories of their makers, markings and journeys across time and space. Wed 7 Oct, 5.30pm https://ow.ly/4p1750ZQRzn

Honoured to be spending four weeks at @chesterbeatty.bsky.social as this year’s Cochrane Fellow, doing one of the things dearest to me: working with manuscripts. On 18 Nov I’ll give a public lecture on Qāniṣawh al-Ghawrī and the making of a poet-king.

Ever wondered what it would be like to rediscover a lost artefact? Join us on Friday 2 October and satisfy your curiosity! Tickets €6.50, find out more here 👉 ow.ly/vRgl50ZSA7m

Fancy attending a talk by a Chester Beatty curator? Our Curator of East Asian Collections, Dr Ai Fukunaga, is a contributor to this academic workshop - now on Zoom!

Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures@sainsbury-institute.org · 2mo ago

Due to demand, we're pleased to announce the workshop "Women in Traditional Craft: Past, Present, and Future Possibilities" will now be live streamed! 4 Sep, 9:45-17:30. Sign up link here: us06web.zoom.us/webi...

Would you do your maths homework on a copy of The Odyssey? 🤭 Now in the Chester Beatty collection, CBL MP 52 includes lines from the epic in Ancient Greek - and, in a different hand, maths calculations. It even includes a date: 26 May-24 June in 5 BCE 🤯 #theodyssey #christophernolan #classics

Ever wanted to try Qigong? This ancient Chinese outdoors practice invites you to breathe, move and unwind. To reduce stress, improve balance and reconnect with yourself. Join us at 12pm on Saturday 18 July in beautiful Mountjoy Square Park. FREE, no booking required. #Dublin #Wellness #Dublinevents

Looking for fun family-friendly activities this summer? Join us in Coolock Library on Wednesday 22 July for: 📜 10:30am playful inks & bamboo calligraphy for children 🖍️ 12:45pm mix'n'match creature illustration for teens FREE, booking required: chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/ #workshops #dublin

Tá clár gnóthach imeachtaí ar líne agus ar an láthair á reáchtail ag an Chester Beatty faoi láthair, chomh maith le dhá thaispeántas le taiscéaladh. Claraigh anseo le bheith ar an gcéad duine a chloisfidh ar nuacht agus imeachtaí is deanaí. https://rb.gy/zn6942

Tá clár gnóthach imeachtaí ar líne agus ar an láthair á reáchtail ag an Chester Beatty faoi láthair, chomh maith le dhá thaispeántas le taiscéaladh. Claraigh anseo le bheith ar an gcéad duine a chloisfidh ar nuacht agus imeachtaí is deanaí. https://rb.gy/zn6942

Earlier this month, I was joined by colleagues from across Europe @chesterbeatty.bsky.social for a seminar on 'home' and CB's late antique artefacts. Very thoughtful papers and rich discussion. Grateful for the investment of all involved on this @researchireland.ie New foundations project.

Miriam De Cock@miriamjane5.bsky.social · 8mo ago

In two weeks, an international group of scholars will meet in Dublin @chesterbeatty.bsky.social for a @researchireland.ie (New Foundations) funded seminar on the 'homes' of the late antique artefacts in the Beatty collection. Very much looking forward to a stimulating couple of days.

We are hiring! ✨The Chester Beatty is seeking a skilled conservator and inspiring leader to join us as Head of Conservation. This permanent, full-time role has a salary grade of €77,666 to €87,124 and is on-site. Application deadline: 15th April 2026, 5pm. To apply, visit: ow.ly/7SCV50Yr7wy

We are hiring! ✨The Chester Beatty is seeking a skilled conservator and inspiring leader to join us as Head of Conservation. This permanent, full-time role has a salary grade of €77,666 to €87,124 and is on-site. Application deadline: 15th April 2026, 5pm. To apply, visit: ow.ly/7SCV50Yr7wy

Good news if you didn't get to see Manuscripts and the Mind before March 1st - it's been extended until June 2026!

M Lonergan@mlonergan.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Last chance to see this fascinating exhibition @chesterbeatty.bsky.social Ends March 1st. Really worth a visit. Came away with new insights into how much goes on for us on sensory and neurological levels when we engage with books + texts. Excellent catalogue available in shop for €12. #spéirgorm

Oooh. One of my fave places to bring visitors to Dublin.The beautiful @chesterbeatty.bsky.social never fails to educate via enchantment. And the Silk Road Café serves deliciousness with charm.

The @chesterbeatty.bsky.social have extended this until June 14th, do pop in if you're able

Raven Books@ravenbooks.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I had the pleasure of wandering around this exhibition today, highly recommended, on until March 1st. It does a deep dive into paratexts and how they influence readers. 🧵1/

Bígí linn le haghaidh turas saor in aisce ag iniúchadh cuid de na buaicphointí agus na scéalta sna bhailiúcháin. Tá pointe cruinnithe in aitriam an mhúsaeim. Teoranta do 15 rannpháirtí, ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh. #TurasGaeilge #ChesterBeatty #LoveDublin

Brigid is known as an ancient Irish goddess as well as a Christian saint. Join us to find out more about powerful women represented in the Chester Beatty collections, while crafting your own embellished portrait. 🎟️FREE, no booking required. #Brigit2026 #BrigitDublin

Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners, this traditional Chinese wellbeing activity helps reduce stress and improve balance. Join us for a gentle practice outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors with a view of the roof garden. 🎟️FREE, no booking required.

Join Heidi Campbell and explore winter images from the Chester Beatty collections. This dementia-inclusive interactive discussion will examine three exquisite pieces of art. Limited to 10 participants. 🎟️FREE, booking essential. #ArtDiscussion #DementiaFriendly #LoveDublin

Discover the joy of creating an art book in this drop-in workshop. Design and make an accordion-style book using simple paper folding technique and complete it with drawings, collages, decorated letters, and small stories.🎟️FREE, no booking required. #FamilyWorkshop #LoveDublin

Bíonn turais faoi threoir SAOR IN AISCE ar bhailiúcháin an Chester Beatty ar siúl ag 5:30 i.n. ar an gCéadaoin (músaem ar oscailt go dtí 8 i.n.), ar an Satharn ag 2 i.n. agus ar an Domhnach ag 3 i.n. Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil go luath! #LoveDublin

Learn drawing techniques inspired by our Western, Eastern and Islamic collections. These creative and relaxed sessions are open to teens and adults of all abilities. 🎟️ FREE, no booking required, available for the first 20 participants. #PortraitDrawing #LoveDublin

The museum holds around 300 historic copies of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book. Join Jo O’Rourke and explore some of these aspects featured in the current works on display. 🎟️ FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants. #ChesterBeatty #IslamicArt #Quran #LoveDublin

EARLY CLOSURE - please note that we will be closing earlier than usual on Tues 30th and Wed 31st December (4pm & 4.30pm) due to NY events in Dublin Castle.

Wishing a happy Christmas to all our followers who celebrate 🌟 Image: Nativity scene from CBL Arm 566, an Armenian gospel book produced c. 1451. #christmas #nativity #manuscripts #illumination #chesterbeatty

Today is the northern hemisphere #WinterSolstice! That means that from now on, there will be a little more daylight each day, heralding the slow return of spring 🌥️ Image: CBL J 2075, Crows and rising sun by Yashima Gakutei (detail), part of a shikishiban surimono print produced in Japan c. 1825.

Looking for a festive family activity this December? Join Cantonese in Ireland and make a mini flower board! This creative activity offers a fantastic way for families to make their own colourful boards. 🎟️FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants at one time.Children must be accompanied.

Planning to visit the Chester Beatty or the Silk Road Café in the coming weeks? Make sure you're aware of our Christmas opening hours! ⛄ #SeasonsGreetings #HappyChristmas #NollaigShona

We are delighted to announce the appointment of former Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Prof. Patrick Honohan, as Chair of our Board of Trustees. Prof. Honohan succeeds Dr Catherine Day, whose 10-year tenure marked a time of significant development for the Chester Beatty.

Join us for a tour specially designed for people living with dementia and their loved ones. 🎟️FREE, booking essential here: ow.ly/JUo050Xy4OE Limited to 10 participants per tour. *Please call Education Services on 01 407 0772 for more information. #DementiaInclusive #ArtsOfJapan #LoveDublin