Book of Kells Dublin

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Visit the Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College Dublin. View the Book of Kells, Long Room and Gaia in the Old Library, and embark on an …

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Mar 6, 2025
Amazing time I had there and I went for see fresh stuff and was a great time honestly I am planning to go with family now as this was greatFull review by Cristiano D
Feb 27, 2025
Very informative tour of a unique historical gem. Enjoyed the displays explaining the creation of the book prior to seeing it in a separate room. Then on to for me the highlight, the library. An ab…Full review by TommyJ09
Feb 22, 2025
I visited on a cold, wet, afternoon and so few other visitors/tourists about. I had problems booking on line using the QR code. The technology failed! And so I must commend the very helpful young la…Full review by Shipahoyahoy

Questions & answers

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Can you carry in back pack to book Of Kelly’s?
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I carried a purse, not sure about a backpack.
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It looks like restoration is going on at Trinity Library. Is the Book of Kells still on exhibit?
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Yes, the Book of Kells is in the room prior to the Library
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Visiting the library long room has been a bucket list item for decades. After purchasing the Book of Kehls and Long …
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Visiting the library long room has been a bucket list item for decades. After purchasing the Book of Kehls and Long Room ticket on the Trinity website you are presented with information about the restoration projects with videos of decanting the library. I am going to see an old library full of old books not empty shelves. Can anyone who has visited in March describe the state of the decanting? Do you think there will be any books will be on the shelves by early June 2023? I may cancel the visit. Appreciate your help.
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The shelves were full when I was there in November 2022.
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I will be in Dublin from 29 December 2022 to 2 January 2023, do you know if the library is closed in that days ? because i …
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I will be in Dublin from 29 December 2022 to 2 January 2023, do you know if the library is closed in that days ? because i tried to book a visit on their website but is not possible:(
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For anyone planning on visiting the Old Library: The Old Library will close in October 2023 for three years (restoration).
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Ciao, orario e giorno consigliato per visitare la biblioteca?
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I had to translate.i found mornings always busiest.Wise to pre book. A WOW moment!Enjoy your visit
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Do I have to book tickets online?
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Online booking is strongly recommended and entry is timed.
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