Plan your Visit to Muckross House
Located approximately 6km (3.6 miles) from Killarney town centre, Muckross House and Gardens represent the focal point and nucleus of Killarney National Park. This is Ireland’s oldest National Park and it includes the world famous Lakes of Killarney, as well as the mountains and woodlands that surround them. Included here you will find some information, which will assist you when planning your visit to Muckross.
Located approximately 6km (3.6 miles) from Killarney town centre, Muckross House and Gardens represent the focal point and nucleus of Killarney National Park. This is Ireland’s oldest National Park and it includes the world famous Lakes of Killarney, as well as the mountains and woodlands that surround them. Included here you will find some information, which will assist you when planning your visit to Muckross.
Muckross House Opening Times 2026
January-March | 9.15am-5.30pm, Last Admission 4pm |
April-June | 9.15am-6pm, Last Admission 4.40pm |
July-August | 9.15am-7pm, Last Admission 5.40pm |
September-October | 9.15am-6pm, Last Admission 4.40pm |
November-December | 9.15am-5.30pm, Last Admission 4pm |
Contact Muckross House Guiding Service:
Tel: 00 353 (0) 64 6670144
Muckross Traditional Farms Opening Times 2026
Mid-March | Sat & Sun, 1pm-6pm |
April & October | Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays, 1pm-6pm |
May & September | 7 days a week, 1pm-6pm |
June-August | 7 days a week, 10am-6pm |
November-February | Closed |
Please note:
Last Admission 1 hour before closing.
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED.
Simply purchase tickets on arrival at the House or Traditional Farms Reception.
Admission Charges 2026
Category | House | Farms | Joint ticket |
Adult | €9.00 | €11.00 | €18.00 |
Groups, Senior Citizen, Student (over 18) | €7.50 | €9.50 | €15.00 |
Child (age 3-5) | Free | €8.00 | €8.00 |
Child (age 6-18) | €6.00 | €8.00 | €12.00 |
Family (2+2) | €26.00 | €30.00 | €39.00 |
Family (2+3) | €30.00 | €34.00 | €41.00 |
Group Rate: Applies to twenty visitors or more and when payment is made by a single transaction. All groups must have advance reservations.
Student Rate: Applies to students in full time third level education on production of a valid and current student identity card.
Child Rate: Applies to children aged three to eighteen. Children of two years of age and under are admitted free of charge.
Family Rates: Apply to a group of two adults and 2 to 3 of their children aged 2-18.
*Admission to Muckross House is by self-guided tour only.
*Last admission to Muckross Traditional Farms is always one hour before closing.
Note: there is no charge for admission to Killarney National Park and Muckross Gardens.
Facilities
Separate parking facilities are available for cars and coaches. There is no parking charge.
The Garden Restaurant and Mucros Craft Shop are located within the Walled Garden Centre.
For the most part Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms have universal access, however in some instances access may be limited due to the limitations of historic buildings. To assist people with reduced mobility a courtesy/transit wheelchair is available for use within the interior environs of Muckross House only. Please ask a member of staff for details.
While in the House
No smoking or vaping
No video
No eating or drinking
No buggies
Please do not touch any exhibits
No animals (except guide dogs)
Please carry bags to front of body
No trekking poles
Please note: Muckross House is an old house with many challenging steps and stairs. Always use the handrails please.
Location & Directions
The town of Killarney is situated in the south-west of Ireland, on the border of Killarney National Park. Distances from the main cities are as follows:
Dublin: 333km (200 miles); Cork: 83km (50 miles); Galway: 250km (150 miles).
Killarney has direct rail links to Dublin and Cork, while Kerry Regional Airport is situated 15km (9 miles) from the town.
When travelling to Muckross, from Killarney town centre, take the main Kenmare road (N71) for a distance of approximately 6km (3.6 miles). The only vehicle access is via the large entrance gate located on the right, a short distance beyond the Muckross Park Hotel. This provides direct access to both Muckross House and the Reception of Muckross Traditional Farms.
You can also gain access on foot, by bicycle, or by jaunting car, at other entrances along the same road (N71). These entrances, most of which are closer to Killarney town, are signposted.