Medieval Mile Museum
- Medieval Mile Museum2 St Mary’s Lane, High Street, Kilkenny, R95K276
- GPS Coordinates52.651849, -7.252235
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 at the Medieval Mile Museum. Please use nearby Market Yard car park and Ormonde Street car park.
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 to 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.
Depending on the activities happening in the museum, you could enter through two different doors. The first option is that you go through the main gate with lots of signs on it
Then, you will turn right and go through this gate next to the big tree.
The second option is that you will walk further down St. Mary’s Lane to this gate with the pink sign.
If you use a wheelchair, please either contact the box office ahead of the show so that the venue manager is aware for your arrival.