Kilmainham Gaol Museum
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Timings : Monday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Entry Fee (with guided tour) : Adults: EUR 8
Students: EUR 6
There are discounts for children and seniors. Tickets sell out quickly, so pre-booking at the earliest is recommended.
Approximate duration : 90 minutes
Wheelchair accessible : No
Strollers allowed : No
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Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Dublin Overview
Kilmainham Gaol Museum is a prison turned into a museum in Kilmainham, Dublin. Stories of sorrow and bravery are what you should expect here as you get to know about Irish independence and the people imprisoned here. Touring the museum, you will learn about some of the most significant people who have played a part in Irish history.
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History of the Museum
The museum was established in 1796 as a prison for public hangings and execution. During the famine, from 1845 to 1850, many people deliberately committed crimes to be imprisoned here so that they could get some food. After 1916, the prison was used to incarcerate political prisoners who participated in the Easter Rising. The museum opened in 1966 to the public.
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