The Old Library and the Book of Kells exhibition is a “must see” on the itinerary of most visitors to Dublin. On display is the 9th century Gospel manuscript – the Book of Kells. The exhibition “Turning Darkness into Light” explains the background to the Book of Kells and also other related manuscripts such as the Book of Durrow and the Book of Armagh. Visitors also view the magnificent Long Room filled with 200,000 of the Library’s oldest books in oak bookcases.
Opening Times: Open all year around except for the Christmas & New Year period as follows:
Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm Sundays (October to April) 12 noon to 4.30pm Sundays (May to Sept) 9.30am to 4.30pm
Admission Adults €9.00 Senior Citizens €8.00 Students €8.00 Family ticket €18.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children) Group rate for 10 or more available on application
Facilities:
A wide range of books, cards, souvenirs and high quality products related to the Book of Kells and Trinity College is available in the Library Shop at www.tcd.ie/Library/Shop/
The Summer exhibition in the Long Room is - Nabobs, Soldiers and Imperial Service: the Irish in India – which is on display until 3rd October 2010 – entrance to this exhibition is included in the admission to the Old Library and the Book of Kells exhibition. There is a free leaflet available on this exhibition. Also in the Library Shop there are postcards, bags and books on sale relating to this exhibition. Other things to do in Trinity College:
Guided Tours of the Campus by Trinity Tours – daily in the Summer and at weekends the rest of the year. Check www.bookofkells.ie for details….
The Science Gallery is a world first. A new type of venue where today’s white-hot scientific issues are thrashed out and you can have your say. See www.sciencegallery.com
The Douglas Hyde Gallery at the Nassau Street entrance displays Irish and International contemporary art. See www.douglashydegallery.com
