Prices & times
The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open.
Admission prices
* We have reduced the admission price due to the abbey being closed for conservation works.
| Ticket type | Reduced price * | Full online price | Full walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £4.50 | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £3.50 | £6.00 | £6.80 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £2.50 | £4.50 | £5.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £8.50 | £15.00 | £16.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £12.50 | £21.50 | £24.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £15.00 | £25.50 | £29.00 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival.
- Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the abbey. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Opening times
| Dates | Days | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
| 1 April to 30 September | Daily | 9.30am | 4.30pm | 5pm |
| 1 October to 23 December | Daily | 10am | 3.30pm | 4pm |
| 24 December | 10am | 1pm | 2pm | |
| 25 and 26 December | CLOSED | |||
| 27 to 31 December | Daily | 10am | 3.30pm | 4pm |
| 1 and 2 January | CLOSED | |||
| 3 January to 31 March | Daily | 10am | 3.30pm | 4pm |
Closures
While high-level masonry inspections are taking place, alternative arrangements are in place for people requiring an accessible route. Please see our access page for further information.
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures
Admission prices and opening times are subject to change.
