Experience the wonder of the Book of Kells like never before. 

 

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest university, and home to its greatest cultural treasure, the Book of Kells. A precious 9th century manuscript, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament, the Book is on display as part of the Book of Kells Experience. 

 

Located in the Old Library, visitors firstly view the Book, before marvelling at the Long Room, considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful libraries. 

 

Also on display is Gaia, Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring illuminated artwork. Gaia features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface, showcasing the planet floating in three dimensions as it might be viewed from space. 

 

Continue your journey into a new digital exhibition in the new Pavilion next to the Old Library, where you will be enchanted as stories, animations and sculptures come to life before your eyes. 

 

Interact with spirited sculptures including Ada Lovelace, Jonathan Swift and Rosalind Franklin, and then venture on an extraordinary immersive voyage in the Book of Kells 360, a spectacular journey in light and sound of the ancient masterpiece’s history. 

 

Finally, step into a reimagined Long Room and see both the past and future of the Library and its precious collections through breathtaking setworks and projections.

 

Located in the Book of Kells Experience, take home a memory of Trinity with our exquisite range of gifts, home, craft, jewellery and clothing inspired by the University at the Trinity Gift Shop. Limited edition collections include exclusive collaborations with Avoca Handweavers, Newbridge Silverware, Jando, Criostal de Rione and Ireland's Eye Knitwear. The curated selection have been created to capture the history and heritage of the iconic campus.