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Back to the Future Tour at the Old Library

Trinity College Library, Old Library, College Green, South-East Inner City, Dublin 2

Dates & Times

Saturday 18 October

11:00AM

Tour type
  • Building Tour

Join us for a special tour as we step back in time in the 18th Century Old Library building and discover the measures being taken to ensure that this iconic building can be valued and enjoyed by future generations.

See Gaia, our illuminated sculpture of the Earth by artist Luke Jerram. Jerram’s intention for Gaia to highlight the beauty and fragility of the Earth chimes with that of The Old Library Redevelopment Project to safeguard the 18th century building and conserve its precious collections for future generations.

After a 40 minute guided tour of the Old Library building, you will be taken to the new Red Pavilion building (a 1 minute walk away) to explore our digital immersive experience and get a sense of the Old Library building of the future.

Meeting point: Main Door,The Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin 2

Pre-Book Only


Accessibility Information
The tour will begin on the ground floor of the Old Library building, proceeding to the first floor before going to the nearby Red Pavilion building which is a 1 minute walk away. We will access the first floor via two flights of stairs and there is also a small lift which can accommodate one wheelchair or buggy at a time. To use the lift, please ask a Library Guard for assistance on arrival.

There are cobblestones on the grounds of Trinity College which you will pass through on the way to the Old Library but there are also footpaths for easier access. There are three steps at the main door of the Old Library and there is also a ramp for easier access.

The Treasury (the room where the Book of Kells is displayed) is low lit with some spotlights. There is no seating on the ground floor of the Old Library but there are some wooden benches (with backs) in the Long Room on the first floor.

The Red Pavilion building is all on one level and has accessible toilets. There are no toilets in the Old Library building and the closest ones are in the Arts Building, directly opposite the Old Library.

Sensory backpack containing ear defenders and a selection of fidgets.and aids to support people with sensory needs. Subject to availability.

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