Butler Gallery — Attraction in The Municipal District of Kilkenny City

What a fabulous new space the Evans Home is for The Butler Gallery! Accessible, well thought out layout. Great variety of artworks on display. The Bloods by Amelia Stein, images of Irish Defence Force personnel is beautifully executed and hung in an amazing space while the ongoing Butler collection is spread out over the remainder with the O'Malley collection. Some hidden gems and surprises await including an early work by Paul Henry! The Education programme is as flexible and diverse as it is accessible, engaging and relevant. A new visitor reception area complete with a small retail outlet and a lovely bistro (more than just coffee) with indoor and outdoor seating rounds off the experience. Attention to detail here is top notch, a truly excellent and fitting addition to the cultural scene of Kilkenny City and the Irish Arts scene in general. In fact The New Butler is as satisfying an experience as one might get in any of the smaller international galleries and that's speaking from experience. In summary, a not to be missed gem. Revisited July '22,...

Just such a wonderful (free) space in this bustling busy city. Situated just off John St lower the gallery is a fully accessible bright and wonderfully designed. There are paintings on permanent display as well as temporary exhibitions. The coup de grâce is the Wild Flower Cafe where we met Olivia. Even on a sunny chilly day we still managed to sit outside in the little "green houses" where we were nice and toasty. Goes without saying that the food was delicious and the service...

Mainly paintings of various artists. Small museum compared to others. Wheelchair accessible,lifts, disabled toilets. Very friendly staff that you can talk to and share experience. Audio vision about the place, a nice cafe attached to it with good selection throughout the day. Museum shop. Outside parking a bit scarce. Special events with then added or changing exhibits. Nice place to meet up as well. Free entrance,with checking out...