Tour at a glance
Group Size: 20 adults
Location: Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism
Duration: 45 minutes
Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 14:30.
Booking: Please contact bookings@museum.ie to book this session.
This tour offers a compelling introduction to the life and legacy of Eileen Gray (1879–1976), the Wexford-born designer and architect whose pioneering work helped shape modern aesthetics. Now recognised as one of the most influential creative minds of the 20th century, Gray’s contributions span furniture design, architecture, and interior innovation.
Visitors will explore a curated selection of her original pieces, including furniture, sketches, and personal artefacts, gaining insight into her distinctive style and groundbreaking approach. The tour also places Gray’s work in the broader context of European modernism, highlighting her role in challenging conventions and redefining design for a new era.
Ideal for those with an interest in art, architecture, and cultural history, this experience invites reflection on the enduring relevance of Gray’s vision and the quiet strength behind her remarkable career.
Participant feedback
The guide's warmth, knowledge and enthusiasm for the topic and her ability to interact with and engage the group in the material was the highlight of our visit.