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Opening days in Kilkenny: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Kilkenny with known opening hours, 3 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Sunday in Kilkenny
2 closed · 6 open
Closed on Sunday
- St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
- Rothe House & GardenAlso closed: Mon
Open on Sunday
- Kilkenny Castle9:15–17:30
- Kilkenny Medieval Mile Museum9:30–17:30
- Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny10:30–18:30
- Butler Gallery11:00–17:00
- Kilkenny Design Centre12:00–18:00
- Dunmore Cave9:30–15:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny Castle | 9:15–17:30 | 9:15–17:30 | 9:15–17:30 | 9:15–17:30 | 9:15–17:30 | 9:15–17:30 | 9:15–17:30 |
| St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | ✕ |
| Kilkenny Medieval Mile Museum | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 |
| Rothe House & Garden | ✕ | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | ✕ |
| Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny | 10:30–18:30 | 10:30–18:30 | 10:30–18:30 | 10:30–18:30 | 10:30–18:30 | 10:30–18:30 | 10:30–18:30 |
| Butler Gallery | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–20 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 11–17 |
| Kilkenny Design Centre | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 12–18 |
| Dunmore Cave | ✕ | ✕ | 9:30–15 | 9:30–15 | 9:30–15 | 9:30–15 | 9:30–15 |
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Kilkenny closed on Monday?
Some are. 3 of the 8 top sights in Kilkenny with known hours close on Monday: Rothe House & Garden, Butler Gallery, Dunmore Cave. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Kilkenny?
On Sunday, 6 of the 8 top sights in Kilkenny are open: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Medieval Mile Museum, Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny, Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Design Centre, Dunmore Cave.
Which attractions in Kilkenny are open every day?
4 top sights in Kilkenny are open all seven days: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Medieval Mile Museum, Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny, Kilkenny Design Centre.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-21). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Dublin).
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