National Photographic Archive

The National Library's Photographic Archive is located in Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, a short walk from the Library’s other buildings on Kildare Street. It houses a regular programme of exhibitions based on the Library’s photographic collections, and a reading room.

The current exhibition is a retrospective of the photographic work of American-born Helen Hooker O'Malley (1905-1993). A Modern Eye: Helen Hooker O'Malley's Ireland is free to visit and is open every day – Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:45; Sunday/public holidays 12:00-16:45. If you would like a guided tour, email learning@nli.ie or call (+353-1) 603 0346.

Reading Room, Photographic Archive

The Reading Room, Photographic Archive is open by appointment only. You must hold a valid reader’s ticket to access this reading room. To make an appointment you can contact our staff at npaoffice@nli.ie .