This exhibition will remain closed until further notice.

Learn more about the original use of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and what it was like to live here in the 17th and 18th centuries by visiting the historical exhibition the ‘Old Man’s House’, created by the OPW.

The history of the Kilmainham site includes ancient burial grounds, early Christian monuments, a Viking settlement and a medieval monastery. The RHK was open as a retirement home and infirmary for nearly 250 years for generations of military veterans who lived and died there. The Old Man’s House explores the stories of these soldiers alongside those of the hospital staff, from the earliest beginnings, through to its restoration and the founding of IMMA.

The exhibition is free of charge, and is located at ground level in the Courtyard Galleries, West.

A number of works from the IMMA Collection are currently displayed in the grounds of the Museum. You can download a great guide to the artworks, for all ages, here: IMMA Artwork Trail

For visitors interested in exploring the natural beauty of the gardens and grounds of IMMA, we have created two maps detailing the plants, flowers and trees that can be found near the museum. Download these workbooks below and bring a printed map to accompany you as you explore, or view on your phone:

Explore Plants & Flowers

Explore Trees

Share your adventures with us over social media using the hashtag #IMMAOutdoors

Look, No Cows is a special trail for families by Laureate na nÓg Siobhán Parkinson which visits her favourite IMMA Collection artworks in the museum grounds.

In this short film Siobhán Parkinson, who served as Ireland’s first children’s laureate (Laureate na nÓg) in 2010-12, visits her favourite artworks from IMMA’s Collection in the museum grounds. She talks to children about the artworks, the Royal Hospital and its magnificent garden.