Trinity College & Book of Kells Experience - Plan Your Visit

The Book of Kells Experience
The Old Library, Trinity College Dublin
College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Trinity College Dublin is situated in the heart of Dublin city centre. The main entrance for visitors accessing the Book of Kells Experience and the Old Library is located via College Green or Nassau Street.

On Foot: 5-minute walk from Grafton Street, O'Connell Street, or Temple Bar.

By Luas (Tram): Green Line stops directly outside at Trinity or Dawson; Red Line stops at Abbey Street (7-minute walk).

By DART (Rail): Pearse Station (3-minute walk to eastern entrance) or Tara Street Station (5-minute walk).

By Bus: Routes 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 46A stop at College Green and Nassau Street.

Parking: No public parking on campus. Paid multi-storey options are available nearby at Q-Park Dawson Street and Setanta Car Park.

Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells Experience provide a range of modern amenities integrated into the historic grounds.

Cloakroom facilities and bag drop services are available near the main entrance, though visitors are advised to travel light as large luggage and backpacks exceeding standard carry-on sizes are not permitted inside the exhibition space or the Old Library.

Public restrooms, including gender-neutral facilities and baby-changing rooms, are situated close to the exhibition exit and near the university’s main campus hubs.

Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi is accessible across the campus, allowing visitors to access digital audio guides or companion content directly on their mobile devices.

The Book of Kells Experience and the Old Library are committed to ensuring access for all visitors, offering full wheelchair accessibility across the exhibition spaces and visitor facilities. Lift access is available to transport visitors between ground-level displays, the Treasury, and elevated viewing areas. Smooth, paved ramps provide entry into the historical buildings from the cobblestone pathways outside, though visitors using manual wheelchairs or mobility scooters should note that the historic campus grounds feature uneven historic flagstones and cobbles.

Free admission is provided for essential personal assistants or carers accompanying visitors with disabilities. Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge on-site, though these must be requested in advance due to limited availability. Accessible, single-occupancy restrooms equipped with emergency call systems are located on the ground level adjacent to the main exhibition areas.

Tactile signs, braille assistance materials, and large-print text guides are available at the information desk upon request for visitors with visual impairments. For individuals who benefit from a quieter, less sensory-intensive environment, Trinity College schedules dedicated quiet hours with reduced lighting, lower audio levels, and limited crowd capacity on select mornings. Service dogs and registered assistance animals are welcome throughout all public areas of the campus and exhibition spaces.

The official Book of Kells Gift Shop is located directly within the Old Library complex, accessible at the end of the exhibition route.

The store offers an extensive collection of high-quality merchandise inspired by Irish history, Celtic art, and Trinity College’s architectural heritage. Visitors can purchase fine Irish woolens, jewelry featuring traditional knotwork designs, local crafts, and specialty stationery.

In addition to handcrafted items, the shop stocks an impressive selection of books published by Trinity College Dublin, ranging from illustrated guides to the Book of Kells and Celtic folklore to academic texts on Irish history and literature.

Official university-branded apparel, prints, and exclusive souvenirs are also available, with sales proceeds directly supporting the preservation and conservation of the university’s historic collections.