FREE ENTRY with Dublin Pass
At the top of Parliament Street sits this Grand Georgian building, designed by Thomas Cooley. It was originally the Royal Exchange and became the centre of municipal government in 1852.
City Hall’s atmospheric vaults now house a multi media exhibition on the city’s history – “The Story of the Capital”. This self-guided exhibition takes just one hour and tells the tale of this unique and ever changing city. Treasures of the city such as the Great City Sword and Mace come together with video, medieval manuscripts, computer displays and period costumes to tell the “Story of the Capital”. A small shop and café are located on site.
Audio guides are available in English, Irish, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Leaflets are available in ten different languages. A talk on the history of the building is available, by arrangement, to groups of 10 or more and is included in the admission price.
The sumptuous fittings of the magnificent Rotunda or entrance hall reflect the prestige of Dublin in the late 18th Century and could be the perfect exclusive venue for your Civil Marriage or Civil Partnership Ceremony. Whether you want to stay for just a few minutes or a couple of hours, City Hall is a unique experience not to be missed.
Opening Times:
Mon-Sat - 10:00-17:15
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays, St Patrick's Day, Good Friday, 24th - 26th December and 1st January.
Christmas opening hours are subject to change
Last admission 1 hour before closing
Facilities:
Audio guides for the exhibition in English, Irish, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Guided tours of the buildings. Fully Wheelchair Accessible.
Coffee shop and souvenirs available. Baby changing, gift/book shop, toilets.
Function room available for hire.
How to Get There:
By foot: A 5 minute walk from Trinity College en route to Christ Church Cathedral.
By bus: 13, 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 77, 77A, 77B, 77x, 123, 150, 151
Email: cityhall@dublincity.ie
Web: http://www.dublincity.ie/dublincityhall/
Address:
Dame Street, Dublin 2
Telephone: + 353 1 672 2204
Fax: + 353 1 672 2620
