Ireland 1.3.2
Aug 05

Ireland 1.3.2

  • August 5, 2019

Table 1: Cultural institutions, by sector and domain

DomainCultural institutions (subdomains)Public sector
Cultural heritageCultural heritage sites (recognised)780 (2003)

Archaeological sites150800 (2020)
MuseumsMuseum institutions140 – 186 (2016)
ArchivesArchive institutions212 (2005)
Visual artsPublic art galleries / Exhibition halls69 (2016)
Performing artsScenic and stable spaces for theatre82 (2020)

Theatre companies90 (2020)

Dance and ballet companies1 ballet & 15 dance (2020)

Symphonic orchestras2 (2020)
LibrariesLibraries330 (2019)
AudiovisualCinemas463 (2018)

Broadcasting organisations 2 (2020)
InterdisciplinarySocio-cultural centres / cultural houses138 (2018)

Sources:
Heritage Ireland; Heritage Council; Irish Museums Survey/Irish Museums Association; National Monuments Service, Sites and Monuments Record (SMR) database; Arts Council; Visual Artist Ireland; Irish Theatre Institute; Statista; Department of Rural and Community Development; Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.