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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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!

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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

Brown papyrus (CBL MP 52) with uneven edges, containing regular, unspaced lines of Ancient Greek (from the Odyssey) in faint black ink. Below, in a different hand, calculations, also in Ancient Greek.

The back of a piece of brown papryus (CBL MP 52) with uneven edges, containing some faint lines of ancient Greek, including the dates that translate to 26 May-24 June 5 BCE.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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

A child colours in a brightly coloured drawing

A hand is shown drawing in a flip book with three divides. The divided pages can be flipped to make a mix and match figure

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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. rb.gy/zn6942

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Miriam De Cock @miriamjane5.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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

Three people, including a person with navy-blue sleeves holding open a book and one person in a peach hijab, take part in bookbinding in a conservation lab.

A dark-haired person wearing a mask examines a historic Japanese katana (sword0 on a white surface.

A large medieval antiphonal (choir book) is held open, with one side covered in protective clear wrapping and the other showing a page filled with lyrics and music notes across staves.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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

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Fiona Doris @fionadoris.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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.

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

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.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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

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Cantóirí Choir Ireland @cantoiri.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

🎶🎄Free Christmas concert - all welcome - Wed 3rd Dec 19:00, Cantóirí Choir at Chester Beatty Library @chesterbeatty.bsky.social 🎄🎶

CANTÓIRÍ CHOIR DUBLIN
AT THE CHESTER BEATTY
Join Dublin-based choir Cantóirí, led by Musical Director Ben Barnes, as we sing a selection of Christmas songs, including some
of the most well-loved carols from around the world!
The performance has become a joyful tradition, perfect for ringing in the Christmas season!

CHESTER BEATTY
DUBLIN CASTLE
DUBLIN 2
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19:00 WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2025
FREE OF CHARGE
& NO BOOKING REQUIRED

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Join Heidi Campbell and explore some of the Chester Beatty collections. This dementia-inclusive interactive discussion will examine three exquisite yet haunting pieces of art. 🎟️FREE,limited to 10 participants. Booking required here: ow.ly/AvQ650XqwIm #ChesterBeatty #ArtDiscussion #InclusiveArt

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Create your very own bundle of Christmas greeting cards! This seasonal workshop explores a variety of fun and creative watercolour techniques. 🎟️€40 per person. Limited to 12 participants, materials provided. Booking essential here: ow.ly/8sxo50Xjb92 #ChristmasWorkshop #WinterinDublin #LoveDublin

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The Chester Beatty will be closed on Tuesday 11th November. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Wednesday!

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Looking forward to sharing incredible stories of mobile caregivers (Indian ayahs who travelled) from 19th and 20th century.

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Eilís O'Neill @eilisoneill.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We really appreciate the effort everyone made to join us for this tour of @chesterbeatty.bsky.social last night. We know how strong the urge to hibernate is on these dark winter nights. I for one am feeling very cultured indeed this morning!

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Join your next Chester Beatty talk from anywhere in the world for just €5 - plus take part in a historian-led Q&A! 😍 ow.ly/ZMHM50XeN2g @migrationhistorian.bsky.social #empire #ayahs #womenshistory #digitalevent

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Interested in the history of women, workers, caregivers or empire? Do we have the Zoom talk for you! Join Dr Arunima Datta for 'Travelling Ayahs, Migration and Care Labour in the Age of Empire' on November 12 at 6pm GMT / noon CST. Book here: ow.ly/ZMHM50XeN2g #labourhistory #migrationhistory

A detail from CBL In 12.19, an illustrated manuscript, known as 'the birth of Kamrup' produced in Murshidabad, c. 1755-60. It shows five women in total, dressed in sumptuous, patterned clothing and extensive jewellery, in various seated and standing positions. The central figure, under an ornate arch, cradles a swaddled infant (Kamrup) and gazes down at him.

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

In partnership with the Heritage Council, the #ChesterBeatty is pleased to offer a 12-month internship in book and paper conservation: ow.ly/LJNb50XlIKo #ConservationInternship #BookandPaperConservation #DublinJobs

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Miriam De Cock @miriamjane5.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Last evening I had the pleasure of attending the opening of an exciting new @chesterbeatty.bsky.social exhibition, *Manuscripts & the Mind* led by curator, Jill Unkel and the Mapping the Mind project PIs, Garrick Allen, @kelsbot.bsky.social, and Christoph Scheepers.

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Amy Saunders @a-l-saunders.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

It’s a Coptic GIF!! Thanks @laurenrndll.bsky.social for the sneak peak from Manuscripts and the Mind at @chesterbeatty.bsky.social #manuscripts #coptic

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Exhibition Opening Soon! ✨📚 Manuscripts & the Mind: How we read & respond to the written word opens on 24 Oct! 👉🏻 chesterbeatty.ie/exhibitions/... #LoveDublin #ChesterBeatty #ManuscriptsandtheMind

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Our summer summer exhibition, ‘Routes and Realms’, is closing on 7 Sept so don't miss your chance to view a fascinating medieval Arabic book of maps, with a contemporary response to this masterpiece by Dublin-based artist Diaa Lagan. #FREE #ChesterBeatty #cartography #lovedublin

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

We're delighted to join a number of other Irish attractions and venues who have won a Tripadvisor #TravellersChoice2025 award! This means we are in the top 10% of attractions worldwide 😀 Have you planned your visit yet? rb.gy/5w4bqu #ChesterBeatty #LoveDublin

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Chester Beatty is pleased to welcome Kurdish/Syrian singer and bouzouki player, Mohammad Syfkhan, for an evening of eclectic music inspired by the Middle Eastern and North African traditions. 🎟️FREE, no booking required. #LoveDublin #MiddleEasternMusic #HeritageWeek2025

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Learn drawing techniques inspired by our Western, Eastern and Islamic collections. This workshop on Sunday 10 August will explore architecture depicted in Persian manuscripts. 🎟️FREE, no booking required, available for the first 20 participants. #LoveDublin #PersianArt #DrawingWorkshop

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

This summer’s exhibition at Chester Beatty offers a contemporary response to a thirteenth-century illustrated manuscript. This lecture will be delivered by the curator, Moya Carey, who will talk about this manuscript. 🎟️ FREE, more information: ow.ly/KhKw50WfZns

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Join us for a special audio-descriptive tour of selected objects in the Arts of the Book gallery. This tour is designed to enhance the appreciation of art for all visitors, especially those who are blind or visually impaired. 🎟️FREE, booking here: ow.ly/PXtB50WhvI6

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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. #LoveDublin #ChesterBeatty #TuraisSaorInAisce

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Chester Beatty @chesterbeatty.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Minister Patrick O'Donovan is inviting applications from qualified candidates for positions on the Chester Beatty Board of Trustees. Application deadline: 13 June 2025 For more information and to apply, visit: bit.ly/4kuPe1e

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