Our Guided Tours last approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour, and we recommend allowing a minimum of 45 minutes for our Self-guided Tours.
Our Medieval Mile Trail last approximately 1 hour, and tickets also include entry to the Museum for an Interactive Audio Tour.
We recommend that visitors book in advance via our website to ensure entry at their preferred date and time slot. By booking in advance you also ensure you pay the cheapest price. However tickets can still be purchased without a reservation from our ticket desk when you arrive.
The Medieval Mile Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.430 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (last entry 4.50p.m.) Opening hours may vary on public holidays or during special events.
- Interactive Audio Tour – Adults €7.00 | Student/OAP €6.00 |Child €3.00 |Family (2 x Adults & up to 2 x Children under 16) €15
- Guided Tour – Adults €910.00 | Student/OAP €9.00 | Child €5 | Family (2 x Adults & up to 2 x Children under 16) €25
- Medieval Mile Trail – Adults €14.00 | Student/OAP €10.00 |Child €6 | Family (2 x Adults & up to 2 x Children under 16) €35
All tours include all day entry to museum with an audio guide.
There is no need to print your booking confirmation email. Showing your booking confirmation email on your mobile device will gain you entry to the Museum.
For group bookings, you can contact our Team directly by email at info@medievalmilemuseum.ie or by phone on +353(0) 567817022 and they will assist you with your booking.
The Medieval Mile Museum is located in the heart of Kilkenny City Centre. See our ‘Getting Here’ page for our location on Google Maps.
Yes, 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.
The Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any queries regarding access for people with special needs please contact us directly on info@medievalmilemuseum.ie or call +353(0) 567817022
Private hire of the museum is available year-round with seasonal half-day, full-day and evening rates available. For more information visit our ‘Venue Hire’ page, and to arrange your event please contact Debbie on dmangan@medievalmilemuseum.ie
We don’t have a café in the Museum, however we are ideally situated on High St. in Kilkenny City with lots of great options within walking distance.
Yes. The museum is family-friendly and includes interactive displays and activities designed to engage younger visitors. Children can also take part in a LEGO minifigure hunt throughout the museum, making the visit enjoyable as well as educational.
There is no on-site parking at the museum.
The closest public car parks are:
- Ormonde Street Car Park
- Market Yard Car Park
Both are a short walk from the museum and are well signposted from Kilkenny city centre.
Yes. Registered service and assistance dogs are welcome in the museum.
The museum is located in the heart of Kilkenny city and is within walking distance of:
- Kilkenny Castle
- St Canice’s Cathedral
- Rothe House & Garden
- The River Nore Walk
- Shops, cafés and restaurants along High Street
It is an ideal stop as part of a wider city visit.
Yes. The Medieval Mile Museum is a key attraction within Ireland’s Ancient East, a region known for its rich heritage, medieval towns and historic landscapes. The museum provides an excellent introduction to Kilkenny’s role within this wider historical region.
The Medieval Mile Museum is approximately a 5–7 minute walk from Kilkenny Castle and sits along the Medieval Mile route linking the castle to St Canice’s Cathedral.