Kildare Town Heritage Centre
Heritage centre and tourist office in the old market house of Kildare town, with the Legends of Kildare virtual reality experience.
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About the museum
Kildare Town Heritage Centre is housed in a restored eighteenth-century market house on Market Square and presents the history of one of the oldest towns in Ireland. It also serves as a tourist office with information on the whole county and has a souvenir shop.
Its main attraction is the Legends of Kildare experience, a guided virtual reality journey with a guide in medieval costume. Visitors are welcomed in the style of the Middle Ages, meet figures from Irish myth and history, watch the Fianna train and fly with a peregrine falcon. The experience is offered in English, Irish, French, German and Chinese and lasts about half an hour.
The centre also offers guided tours and storytelling, audio guides, and an online story map of the medieval history of Kildare town.
Highlights
- Legends of Kildare virtual reality experience
- Restored eighteenth-century market house
- Guided tours and audio guides of Kildare town
- Tourist information for County Kildare
Permanent exhibition
- Legends of Kildare VR Experience – A guided virtual reality journey through Irish myth, history and legend, led by a guide in medieval costume.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8.50Seniors and students |
| Children & teens | €6.50Ages 10 to 16; two or more children pay €5.85 each |
| Seniors | €8.50 |
| Students & apprentices | €8.50 |
The prices are for the Legends of Kildare virtual reality experience. The VR experience takes a maximum of 8 people per session, so booking is recommended.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The website links to an accessibility statement but gives no details on the facilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 45 min |
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The experience is aimed at families, with a reduced price for children aged 10 to 16.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Kildare is about a 24-minute train ride from Dublin; the centre is in the town centre.
The centre is on Market Square in Kildare town, under an hour by car from Dublin.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Souvenir shop and tourist information desk.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Allow 30 minutes to an hour. The VR experience lasts 30 minutes, takes at most 8 people per session and can be booked online or by phone. |
