Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Province of Leinster, Ireland
4.5 (27.3k reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Province of Leinster Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
Best Tourist Attraction in Dublin
This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century for its harsh treatment of prisoners.
Address
Inchicore Road, Dublin D08 T2X5 Ireland
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Website
http://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/
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Monday, May 06, 2024, 12:50
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5Melissa B 5:00 PM Jul 1, 2022
Best Tourist Attraction in Dublin
This was hands-down my favorite thing I did while visiting Dublin. A friend had recommend I visit the museum during my travels but unfortunately, tickets were sold out when I initially looked. On a whim, I decided to check again while I was in town and was pleasantly surprised when there were a few tickets available. Our tour guide was not only knowledgable but he was passionate about the history of Ireland which I appreciated. We all learned so much about Ireland's fight for independence and the brave men and women who helped make it happen. If you can only do one thing while visiting Ireland, go on this tour!! You won't regret it!
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5Tessa J 5:00 PM Feb 5, 2023
Well worth a visit
This was so interesting, and we could tell our guide Daniel really knows and has an appreciation for what he's talking about. We enjoyed doing this as our first activity in the city as it added a lot of context to the other places we were visiting, such as St Stephen's Green. Seeing the gaol itself was really interesting, and the museum after had so much information in it. We were very impressed by the whole experience, especially considering the low price, and we spent around 2 hours there in total. There was a mix of couples, families and small adult groups there, and I'd say it's interesting for everyone. Just a note that the tour itself is largely 'outside' so dress accordingly if it's chilly, as you'll be in the cold.
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