What makes it 83% Couple-Friendly: Outdoor sculpture trail, summer courtyard music and a cosy café create relaxed shared moments, but limited evening opening means date-night options are fewer.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Enough time to explore main galleries and relax at the café
Join a guided tour:
Take the free 30-minute tour on Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays at 2:30 pm to see current exhibitions
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early at reception; tours start promptly
Follow the IMMA Art Trail:
Pick up a map to find outdoor sculptures across the 48-acre Royal Hospital grounds
Tip: Wear comfortable shoes; follow numbered markers around the gardens
Enjoy live music in the Courtyard:
Catch free Sunday concerts from mid-June to end-August in the Courtyard
Tip: Bring a light jacket; arrive early to grab a bench
Relax at Fruition Café:
Share coffee, homemade cakes or a light meal indoors or on the terrace
Tip: Try the seasonal cake; sit on the terrace for garden views

Jango Mallu
A gem of place for modern art lovers, set in a pristine 17th cent Royal Hospital building which has its own history and tales to tell in the Hospital history section . . The guided tour is detail and aligned to the guides interests and views which is quite unique. The viewpoints and perspectives to each art form is to its dot for few, while shallow for some, and immense for others. The stunnin...
Conchubhar Cinnfhaolaidh
Great museum which I will miss very much. I was very lucky and privileged to live beside the museum for the past 19 years and tried to visit it as often as I could. Some excellent exhibitions through the years, the Dorothy Cross retrospective in particular comes to mind. The comparative exhibition of Jack B Yeats and Lucien Freud is another fond memory. The current exhibition of Sam Gilliam’s work...
Angeles Make Up
What a beautiful place! I went to assist the Earth Rising festival at the Museum and I discovered these gorgeous gardens, they are really well maintained, clean, a real pleasure to the senses. I recommend go when it's quiet and you will feel you're not in the middle of a city, but in a castle far away.. gorgeous, I will go again soon.
Óscar Avila
A museum with very interesting art. When we arrived they were teaching traditional Irish dance classes in pairs, very nice. There is a cafeteria and a restaurant that has very tasty food and delicious drinks. Inside the galleries you can find very curious and interesting modern works of art. Highly recommended to go with your family, friends or alone. I'm sure you'll find new friends there.
Shelley C
I am not a big fan of modern art, but I absolutely loved this place. Yes, I rolled my eyes at the piles of dirt and bricks. I was confused as to whether the technical issue piece was art or an actual broken piece. However, in amongst that were some striking pieces. The building is surrounded by gardens and green spaces, which are also worth a look. The building itself is architecturally interestin...
Visit mid-June to August for free weekend concerts and morning yoga in the Courtyard; spring brings blooming walled gardens and autumn offers vivid foliage
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Permanent galleries | EUR 0 |
| Temporary exhibition tickets (2) | EUR 16 |
| Two coffees | EUR 8 |
| Slice of cake | EUR 5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 29 |
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Address: Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 FW31, Ireland
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