Verified Oct 3, 2026
Kilmainham Gaol
Museum · Dublin · Ireland 🇮🇪
Only official site
heritageireland.ie
Admission prices
Adult
€8
Senior (60+)
€6
Student (valid student ID)
€4
Family (two adults & 2/3 children 12-17)
€20
stated on heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol · checked 2026-10-06
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
Practical
Kilmainham Gaol: address
Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 D08 T2X5Open in Google Maps →✓ heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol · 2026-10-05Kilmainham Gaol: opening hours
Open All year . Visitor Centre: Open daily 9:00 -17:15 … Museum: 10:30 – 17:15 ( Oct-March) 10:30 – 17:45 (April – September)✓ heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol · 2026-10-11Kilmainham Gaol: closing days
Closed 24,25,26 and 27 December✓ heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol · 2026-10-05Kilmainham Gaol: what should I know before visiting?
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✓ heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol · 2026-10-11Kilmainham Gaol: is it wheelchair accessible?
For wheelchair users or visitors who require special assistance please email kilmainhamgaol@opw.ie in advance of booking.✓ heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol · 2026-10-05Kilmainham Gaol: are dogs allowed?
Assistance dogs only✓ heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol · 2026-10-11Kilmainham 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.
Book official tickets →
You will be redirected to kilmainhamgaol.admit-one.eu — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.