Museums in Ireland

Once part of a living village, these buildings now house exhibits showcasing historical aspects of life in Ireland.

Curated by a small staff of veterans, the Carlow Military Museum valiantly provides a personal perspective on over 800 years of Irish history.

This center tells the story of one of the most famous battles in Irish history.

This museum is dedicated to the most famous Irish writers in history.

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.

The chaotic studio of one of the 20th century's most important artists has been preserved down to the dust.

Originally built to monitor fishing, this Victorian tower now educates visitors about the local salmon industry.

A former fortified tower now houses a collection of classic communications equipment.

Experience what life was like in Ireland during the Viking and medieval ages.

The world's only flying boat museum honors a small Irish village that sent 20th-century aviation to new heights.

More than 5,000 artifacts donated by the people of the city, plus a room entirely devoted to the band U2.

This Irish museum in a historic 19th century market pays tribute to the glory of butter.

Catholics make up 84% of Ireland's population but this Dublin museum remembers the small but important Jewish community.

An 1814 castle that hosts an exhibit of "explorabilia".

An outstanding and haunting glimpse of the horrors of the Great Famine of Ireland.