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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Dublin 8, D08 FW31, Ireland
Phone +353 1 6129900

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Visiting IMMAShop & Grounds

An extraordinary space where contemporary life and contemporary art connect, challenge and inspire one another.

Shop & Grounds

Nestled in 48 acres of land in the heart of Dublin 8, IMMA’s home is the extraordinary historical site of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. A visit to IMMA can include exploring our Formal Gardens and Meadows.

IMMA Shop

The IMMA Shop has a great selection of children’s toys, design items, jewellery, gifts, greetings cards, IMMA souvenirs and of course beautiful artist books and fine art prints. Follow the IMMA Shop on Instagram and on Facebook.

Opening Times

Day Hours
Monday: Closed (except Bank Holidays)
Tuesday: 10.30am -5.00pm
Wednesday: 11.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday – Saturday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday (& Bank Holidays): 12noon – 5.00pm

Location

The IMMA Shop is located on the first floor of the Main Galleries, above the main reception.

Online Shopping

You can also visit the online shop here.

Grounds & Gardens

The Irish Museum of Modern Art is housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the finest 17th-century building in Ireland. The Royal Hospital was founded in 1684 by James Butler, Duke of Ormonde and Viceroy to Charles II, as a home for retired soldiers and continued in that use for almost 250 years. The style is based on Les Invalides in Paris with a formal facade and a large elegant courtyard. The Royal Hospital in Chelsea was completed two years later and also contains many similarities in style. The Royal Hospital Kilmainham was restored by the Government in 1984 and opened as the Irish Museum of Modern Art in May 1991.

Please visit the RHK Building and Site page for further information on the heritage of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

Gardens

The beautiful formal gardens at IMMA are free of charge and are open Museum hours. For those interested in the natural beauty of the gardens and grounds of IMMA, we have created two maps, for visitors of all ages, detailing the plants, flowers and trees that can be found there.

Download these maps below and bring a printed copy to accompany you as you explore, or save to view on your device.