Kilmainham - Jail Museum
Taking Naas Road from the Drimnagh district to Dublin, we cross the Grand Canal and come into the Kilmainham district. Between Emmet Road and Inchicore Road is Kilmainham Jail (1792), where until 1924 numerous Irish patriots were imprisoned and many were executed. In the entrance archway is a carving of intertwined snakes and chains which gives a sinister foretaste of the atmosphere within.
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Since 1960 the prison has been restored and now houses a historical museum commemorating the patriots who were confined here.
Kilmainham jail is one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe with a major new exhibition and audio-visual show.
Kilmainham jail is one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe with a major new exhibition and audio-visual show.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Last admission and last tour one hour before closing. Allow an extra half hour to view the new exhibition.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
