Café, 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, Meadows, the historical exhibition the ‘Old Man’s House’, the IMMA Shop or stopping for a coffee in the Kemp Sisters Cafe.
IMMA Cafe
A visit to IMMA is not complete without a visit to the Kemp Sisters cáfe, where delicious homemade food and great service go hand in hand. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, enjoy our freshly baked scones and homemade cakes, cookies and healthy treats. We offer a range of cold pressed juices and delicious home-made salads and hot dishes. A variety of different gourmet sandwiches and deli items are also available, many of which are perfect for take away when the sun is shining on our seating in the beautiful courtyard.
We are delighted to serve wines from Wine lab as well as coffee from Dublin roastery, Cloudpicker. Our menu has been carefully chosen to include a range of gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and healthy options. We also offer a range of wholesome kids menu and can cater for larger groups and parties.
Opening Times
| Day | Hours |
| Monday: | 10.00am – 3.00pm |
| Tuesday – Saturday: | 10.00am – 5.00pm |
| Sunday: | 12noon – 5.00pm |
Location
We are located off the Courtyard opposite the Main entrance, at basement level. The Café is wheelchair and pushchair accessible with a lift from ground floor to basement.
Visitor Review
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.
Opening Times
| Day | Hours |
| Monday: | Closed (except Bank Holidays – hours as below) |
| Tuesday – Saturday: | 10.30am – 5.00pm |
| Sunday: | 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.