Opening Hours

ITMA is closed due to Covid-19, and is due to re-open when the current restrictions are lifted in Dublin.

The opening hours of the Irish Traditional Music Archive premises at 73 Merrion Square are as follows:

Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm

Thursday: 10am – 8pm*

*Please note during July and August, ITMA does not open late on Thursday. During those months, ITMA closes at 5pm on Thursdays.


In addition, we are open one Saturday per month throughout the year. Our Saturday opening dates for 2020 are:

  • 18 January
  • 15 February
  • 21 March
  • 18 April
  • 16 May
  • 20 June
  • 18 July
  • 15 August
  • 19 September
  • 17 October
  • 21 November
  • December - NO SATURDAY OPENING


Please note ITMA closes for annual state holidays

The specific dates vary each year so please check our website for updates: New Year, St Patrick's Day, Easter, May Bank Holiday, June Bank Holiday, August Bank Holiday, October Bank Holiday and Christmas.

Our next Saturday opening is on the of .