Medieval Mile Museum

Kilkenny

Overview

1h
Start your journey of discovery at the Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny and watch the city’s rich history unfold. Located in the heart of Kilkenny, on the site of 13th-century St Mary’s church and graveyard, the Medieval Mile Museum represents an immense treasure trove of artefacts encompassing more than 800 years of history. The museum displays Kilkenny’s civic treasures, showcasing high crosses, magnificent stone carved tombs and significant artefacts unearthed during the restoration of the church and surrounding graveyard. Highlights of the visit include the ornate Rothe Chapel with tombs belonging to the medieval merchant Rothe family and the High Cross Exhibition which introduces the High Kings of Ossory and the foundation of the monastery of Kilkenny by St Canice.

Opening times

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Galleries & Museums
  • Mature visitors
  • Solo Visitors
  • Mobile Ticket Accepted
  • Audio Guide Available
  • Guided Tours
  • Paid Visit
  • Paper Ticket Accepted
  • Families
  • Friends
  • Interactive Audio Tour – Adults €8.00 | Concessions €6.50 |Child €3.50 |Family (2 x Adults & up to 4 x Children under 16) €22.50
  • Guided Tour – Adults €12.00 | Concessions €10.50 | Child €5.50 | Family (2 x Adults & up to 4 x Children under 16) €30.00
  • Medieval Mile Trail – Adults €15.00 | Concessions €13.50 |Child €7.50 | Family (2 x Adults & up to 4 x Children under 16) €40.00

All tours include all day entry to museum with an audio guide
  • Our Interactive Audio Tour is available in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German
  • The Audio Guide Content can also be downloaded directly to your own personal device

Contact details

  • 2 St. Mary's Lane
  • High Street
  • Kilkenny
  • Ireland
  • R95K276
0567817022
info@medievalmilemuseum.ie
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