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Kilmainham Gaol MuseumvsIrish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Kilmainham Gaol and Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Kilmainham Gaol scores slightly higher than Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). Kilmainham Gaol has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 9 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
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Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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Fodor's "Leaders of many failed Irish rebellions spent their last days in this grim, forbidding structure, and it holds a special place in the myth and memory of the country." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"If you have any desire to understand Irish history – especially the juicy bits about resistance to English rule – then a visit to this former prison is an absolute must." Full review
Time Out "This remains the best-known Irish lock-up and one of the most fascinating buildings in the country." Full review
Let's Go "Indeed, Kilmainham Gaol is most famous for having housed many famous Irish revolutionaries—many of the central figures in the 1916 Easter Rising were taken here and killed. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children. " Full review
The Telegraph "Atmospheric Kilmainham Gaol provides a riveting context for some of the most dramatic episodes in Irish history." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The old Kilmainham prison is a place of remembrance symbolising English oppression and the Irish spirit of resistance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A tour of Kilmainham Gaol is a poignant and evocative experience that offers fascinating, albeit harrowing, insight into prison life." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"According to many, this gaol, or jail, gives its visitors one of the most unique looks into the darker side Irish history." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The prison has been turned into a place of remembrance, symbolising English oppression and the Irish spirit of resistance...museum keeps souvenirs related to the establishment's history " Full review
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
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Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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Travel + Leisure "IMMA commissions site-specific works by an international roster of contemporary artists and displays them in a vast set of buildings that were once the Royal Hospital Kilmainham." Full review
Time Out "One of the most important 17th-century buildings in Ireland, the Royal Hospital was designed by Sir William Robinson in 1684 to serve as a nursing home for retired soldiers." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum is a must for any art enthusiasts visiting Dublin!" Full review
On the Grid "IMMA is the best place in Ireland to experience contemporary art." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum exhibits 20C Irish and international art, as well as putting on associated live theatre and music performances." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Situated within the imposing 17th-century Royal Hospital Kilmainham, IMMA is an impressive setting for a collection of modern art." Full review
Frommer's "Set in a beautiful 17th-century former hospital building, this small but handsome museum has a strong collection of modern art dating from the 1940s to the present day" Full review
Fodor's "Housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the Irish Museum of Modern Art concentrates on the work of contemporary Irish artists along with regular international exhibitions" Full review
