The Model is the beating heart of culture in the Northwest, presenting a wide array of visual art exhibitions, music, film, performance, workshops and other events in a beautifully designed, award winning building. It is home to The Niland Collection, one of the most notable public art collections in Ireland, which features one of the largest holdings of work by the celebrated Irish artist Jack Butler Yeats.
Join an experienced member of The Model team for a guided tour of the Niland Gallery and get a chance to admire some of Jack B Yeats’ most acclaimed artworks while also learning lots of insightful information about his life, his career as an artist, and how Sligo inspired his work.
Highlights include
- Expert Guides | Passionate experts sharing their knowledge and insights
- World Famous Artwork | Jack B. Yeats | The Niland Collection | Contemporary Exhibitions
- Beautiful Building | Award winning architecture | Historically significant
- Local Insight | Learn about how Sligo influenced and is featured in the work of Jack Butler Yeats
- Small Groups | Maximum of 15 | Intimate experience | Full engagement
- Behind the scenes | Learn about what goes on behind the scenes
- Convenient Stop off | Cafe | Washrooms | Wifi | Bag Lockers
More info…
- Admission fees: Paid Admission
- Open: Year-round
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Indoor facilities: Yes
- Gift shop: On-site
- Dining/refreshments: The cafe offers pastries and cakes, including a wide range of gluten-free and dairy-free cakes. Tea, coffee, award-winning hot chocolates, kombucha, organic teas are available
- Guide dogs: Permitted.
- Toilets: On-site.
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible.
- Parking: Paid car park and free coach parking.
About Sligo town
Sligo town is the hub of the county and you will experience everything great in life while visiting – great food and drink, the very best festivals and live music and a cultural rhythm that is totally unique. It’s name in Irish is Sligeach which means ‘Shelly Place’, giving a great indication to our coastal and food heritage.
You will stroll along the banks of the beautiful Garavogue River and enjoy the natural beauty of Doorly Park and Lough Gill. The towering Benbulben Mountain is always in your frame and historic Knocknarea mountain with Queen Maeve’s burial cairn on the summit regularly pops in to view.
You will meet the friendliest people in the world and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You can easily get around Sligo town and the nearby coastal seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point by public transport too;
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