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A new installation has landed at Trinity College Dublin. Internationally acclaimed artist Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon is now on display in the Long Room of the Old Library, offering visitors a spectacular new experience in the heart of Dublin.
Available to view as part of the Book of Kells Experience, this extraordinary artwork brings the beauty and wonder of the lunar surface into one of Ireland’s most historic spaces.
The Moon takes centre stage in the Long Room
Suspended within the Long Room, Museum of the Moon is a stunning six metre wide illuminated sculpture featuring highly detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. Every centimetre of the artwork represents five kilometres of the Moon’s surface, allowing visitors to appreciate its remarkable features and details from a completely new perspective.
Set against the Long Room’s towering bookshelves, historic architecture and marble sculptures, the installation creates an unforgettable meeting of art, science and history.
Where Art, Science and History meet
For centuries, the Moon has inspired artists, scientists, writers and explorers, shaping how we understand the world and our place within it. Luke Jerram’s installation celebrates this universal fascination with discovery, making the Long Room a particularly fitting home for the artwork.
Libraries are an expression of this human need for exploration and inspiration; of knowledge and search and discovering new ways of thinking and learning. This makes the Old Library provides a striking setting for an installation that encourages visitors to look beyond our world and reflect on humanity’s enduring curiosity.
Trinity’s connection to the Moon
Among the historic figures commemorated in the Long Room is Sir Rowan Hamilton, the renowned Irish mathematician whose pioneering work on quaternions helped lay the foundations for mathematical techniques used in modern spaceflight.
Hamilton’s work contributed to the development of systems used to control orientation in three dimensional space, including applications in the Apollo space programme. His scientific legacy is even commemorated on the lunar surface, where a crater bears his name.
With Museum of the Moon suspended nearby, visitors can discover a remarkable connection between Trinity’s intellectual heritage and humanity’s exploration of space.
Plan your visit to Museum of the Moon at Trinity College Dublin
Looking for something unique to do in Dublin? Whether you’re passionate about art, fascinated by science or simply searching for an unforgettable cultural experience, Museum of the Moon is a must-see addition to your Dublin itinerary. The installation will remain on display until the Old Library closes for redevelopment at the end of 2027, giving visitors a special opportunity to experience this internationally celebrated artwork in a truly distinctive setting.
Ready to see the Moon in a whole new light? Experience Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon in the historic Long Room as part of the Book of Kells Experience. Book your tickets today at visittrinity.ie and discover one of Dublin’s most extraordinary cultural attractions.