
museum · historic house gardens · immersive experience
Cork City Gaol
A great rainy-day museum in Cork City
Today: light rain · 16°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor
Entry
Expensive
Who for
Ages 6–18+

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Experience bygone days in Cork, both inside and outside prison walls, and also discover the impact radio has had since its invention at the Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre. Located within earshot of the famous Bells of Shandon.

What parents should know
Experience bygone days in Cork, both inside and outside prison walls, and also discover the impact radio has had since its invention at the Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre.
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Opening hours
Monday10am – 5pm
Tuesday10am – 5pm
Wednesday10am – 5pm
Thursday10am – 5pm
Friday10am – 5pm
Saturday10am – 5pm
Sunday10am – 5pm
March to October. Family-friendly museum with wax figures and audio guides. Partial wheelchair access available.
Seasonal details
March to October10am – 5pm
November to February10am – 4pm
Closures: Christmas closure start (12-22), Christmas closure end (12-26)
Official opening timesPlan your visit
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