The Book of Kells and library are definitely worth visiting, even if the entry fee is a little steep (although frankly still quite a lot less than fees I have forked out lately in Barcelona and London!). However, much of the information is written in small font on wall panels, so if it is very crowded you basically won't be... More

The Book of Kells museum and old Trinity library are definitely worth a visit. The museum is very well done and offers a great overview of the production and importance of these illuminated manuscripts. The highlight, of course, is getting to see the original manuscripts and their beautiful illuminations. The originals are held in a large, square viewing box, and... More

The educational material in the Book of Kells exhibit at Trinity College is well done, so by the time you actually see the book, you are aware of it's history and significance. The space, however, is cramped and many school groups go through so it can be difficult to see the displays and the place can get noisy. Allow an... More

Huge queues build up during the day - this was actually our third attempt at going, as every other time we went the queues were massive! So if you're on a day out in Dublin, make this your first point of call and get there for opening - save yourself some queue time! The exhibition itself is very informative, although... More

If you haven't read the above title, you should. It brings this exhibit to life. The book and its history are beautifully displayed and, if you get there early, you can take your time enjoying it. One piece of advice, however: Be there, standing outside the door to get in when they open at 9:30. We pretty much had the... More

This exhibit goes way beyond a "book" and shows a lot of history regarding the process, as other reviews have said. One further problem is it gets very crowded and hard to get close to the actual pages. If you have the opportunity a better option is to tour Trinity College with a guide. The campus history and architecture is... More

OK, most Dublin tourist guides will say that The Book of Kells is a must. I say: it's a must ONLY if you are into history. The Book of Kells is an exhibit that features more than just the book, it details how monks made the vellum and pigments that were used to write and draw the entire book. Most... More

Colorful, full of art, but a book and is costly to view. The old library is terrific. More

It was really expensive to get in to see the book of Kells and it turned out it was only 2 PAGES! It should be called "The Page of Kells". It was not that impressive. Over The Book of Kells. :( More