Medieval Mile Museum

Located on the 13th-century site of St Mary’s cruciform church and graveyard (considered to be the finest example of a medieval church in Ireland), The Medieval Mile Museum represents an immense treasure trove of artefacts encompassing the work and lives of Ireland and its people across more than 800 years of history.

The former St Mary’s Church has been converted into a modern museum and venue for select events and exhibitions. Designed to enrich the cultural life of the city the museum has several functions: as the starting point for understanding Kilkenny’s medieval history, to display Kilkenny’s Civic Treasures and replicas of some of Ossory High Crosses, and to provide a space for temporary exhibitions and cultural events like the Kilkenny Arts Festival.

As the starting point of the Medieval Mile trail, it brings to life Kilkenny’s history as Ireland’s premier medieval city.

Parking
There is no parking available at this venue. Please use nearby Market Yard and Ormonde Street car parks.

Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair friendly. If you require wheelchair seating, please contact the Festival Box Office on +353 56 775 2175.

We have created a social story for our audience members with autism prepare for their visit. A document with the social stories for all of our venues is available on our accessibility page, as well as many other resources.

If you use a wheelchair, please either contact the Festival Box Office on +353 56 775 2175 before the show, or tell the volunteer who checks your tickets, and we will move to a part of the museum that you can access for your slot.