The Book of Kells

Visit the Book of Kells, Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure, and marvel at the Long Room, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries.

Book Tickets

Tickets

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Book of Kells Tickets

From €18.50 • 30 mins

This ticket gives you admission to the Book of Kells and Old Library.

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Book of Kells & Campus Tour

From €29 • 75 mins

Includes a guided campus tour followed by entry to the Book of Kells and Old Library.

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Trinity Campus Tour

From €15 • 45 mins

Guided walking tour of Trinity campus (*Does not include entry to the Book of Kells).

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Conserving the Old Library
for future generations

A once in a lifetime event is taking place in the Old Library, with 200,000 books being carefully removed from the Long Room library chamber.

This is a historic event, which is taking place as part of the Old Library Redevelopment project.

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Funding The Future

Proceeds from your visit are invested back into Trinity College Dublin.

Every visit counts. Revenue from your visit is invested back into Trinity College Dublin to support the academic mission of the University and fund development projects and conservation programmes.

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Book of Kells Opening Hours

April – September

Monday – Saturday 8:30 – 18.30

Sunday 9:30 – 17:00

October – March

Monday – Saturday 9:30 – 17.00

Sunday 12:00 – 16:30

Video Gallery

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Extraordinary journeys of the Book of Kells

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Blue pigments in The Book of Kells

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The Old Library Redevelopment Project

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Susie Bioletti on decanting of the Old Library

Unforgettable Experiences

Private Hires

Host your event in the breath-taking Long Room, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries. Perfect for evening receptions, every corner of the 65 metre long, vaulted library chamber is steeped in heritage.

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Timeless Gifts

Shop

A unique range of Irish designed gifts and accessories inspired by the Book of Kells and Trinity’s 18th century Old Library. Revenue from sales directly supports the preservation of the Book of Kells and the Old Library’s precious collections.

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