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Kilmainham Gaol Museum

A preserved former prison whose cells and exhibitions trace political imprisonment, social history and the struggle for Irish independence.

Kilmainham Gaol Museum

Why visit

See the story up close.

A preserved former prison whose cells and exhibitions trace political imprisonment, social history and the struggle for Irish independence.

Visitor access: Admission is by timed ticket and advance booking is strongly recommended.

Allow enough time for the permanent collection and any temporary exhibitions. Opening days, guided experiences and ticket arrangements may change, so confirm the latest details with the museum before travel.

Highlights

  • Guided tour through the historic gaol
  • Stories of the 1916 Rising
  • Museum galleries and original cells

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