Kilmainham Gaol Museum
A monument to more than a century of Irish nationalism
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
A monument to more than a century of Irish nationalism
Please note that no third-party organisations are authorised to sell tickets to Kilmainham Gaol.
Tickets bought from other sites, including ticketing resale platforms, will not be valid and such ticket-holders will be refused entry. Furthermore, we are aware that there are fraudulent websites purporting to www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie . These websites and domain names look similar, but have no connection whatsoever to the Office of Public Works or Kilmainham Gaol. We urge extra vigilance, as any tickets purchased from fraudulent sites cannot be honoured.
The only legitimate website to purchase tickets from for this site is www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie.
Admission
Adult €8
Senior (60+): €6
Child (12-17): €4
Child (under 12): Free but require a ticket
Student (valid student ID required): €4
Family (Two adults & 2/3 children 12-17): €20
Pre-booking tickets online is essential.
Please note that no third-party organisations have authorisation to sell tickets to Kilmainham Gaol. Tickets bought from other sites- including ticketing resale platforms -will not be valid and such ticket-holders will be refused entry.
Furthermore, we are aware that there are fraudulent websites purporting to www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie . These websites and domain names look similar, but have no connection whatsoever to the Office of Public Works or Kilmainham Gaol. We urge extra vigilance, as any tickets purchased from fraudulent sites cannot be honoured.
The only legitimate website to purchase tickets from for this site is www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie.
For wheelchair users or visitors who require special assistance please email kilmainhamgaol@opw.ie in advance of booking.
Group bookings (10 tickets+) please email kilmainhamgaol@opw.ie
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Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe. It opened in 1796 as the new county gaol for Dublin and finally shut its doors as such in 1924. During that period it witnessed some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation.
Among those detained – and in some cases executed – here were leaders of the rebellions of 1798, 1803, 1848, 1867 and 1916, as well as members of the Irish republican movement during the War of Independence and Civil War.
Names like Henry Joy McCracken, Robert Emmet, Anne Devlin and Charles Stewart Parnell will always be associated with the building. Not to be forgotten, however, are the thousands of men, women and children that Kilmainham held in its capacity as county gaol.
Kilmainham Gaol is now a major museum. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual presentation.
Gallery
Opening Times
Open All year .
Closed 24, 25,26 and 27 December
Open 01 January 2025
Daily access by guided tour only. Pre-booking is essential. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. As part of the tour is outdoors, visitors should dress appropriately for the weather.
Notice
Please note that this is a very busy site all year round and visitors may experience delays at certain times. During winter months the interior of the Gaol is very cold — please dress appropriately.
Getting Here
3.5km from centre of Dublin.
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Facilities
- Baby Changing
- Bicycle Parking
- Café
- Card Accepted
- Exhibition
- Guided tours
- Museum
Restrictions
- Access by Guided Tour Only
- Assistance dogs only
- Hold hand rail
- Uneven walkways
Nearby sites to visit
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Relax and reflect in this beautiful garden monument
Approx. 0.5 km from Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
One of Dublin's most iconic buildings and Ireland’s foremost example of fine 17th century architecture
Approx. 0.7 km from Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Phoenix Park – People’s Flower Gardens
Enjoy Victorian floriculture at its best
Approx. 1.1 km from Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Resources
Social Guide
Download, print and read our social guide (PDF) about visiting Kilmainham Gaol. This will help first-time visitors, families and people with developmental and learning disabilities to prepare for a visit to Kilmainham Gaol.
Download the Social Guide (Covid-19)