Learn All About County Carlow at the Carlow County Musuem
Learn All About County Carlow at the Carlow County Musuem

Learn All About County Carlow at the Carlow County Musuem

Calling all history and museum lovers! Are you looking for something interesting to do on your next day off? Or do you just love learning as much as possible about local areas? Either way, we have the perfect day out planned for you! Make sure you visit the fantastic Carlow County Museum on your next day off! This museum has a collection that is renowned nationwide and has won multiple awards.

Where can i visit a museum outside of Dublin?

Ireland is full of both local and national museums. Many of which celebrate the nation's large cultural footprint. One of the finest examples of this is the Carlow County Museum.

Inside, visitors can feast their eyes on the likes of a 340 million-year-old fossil, a 20ft church pulpit and of course their famous Iron Age glass head. The museum aims to celebrate Co Carlow’s own cultural footprint. This is where visitors can witness some fascinating installations, like Kevin Barry’s last cigarette before being executed in 1920! There is something for everyone at the Carlow County Museum. So, what are you waiting for? Make the most of your next day off and visit Carlow County Museum!

  • Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm.
  • Free admission.
  • Located in Carlow town.

Things to do in Co. Carlow

Visit Carlow County Museum

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Enjoy a Unique Day Out at Visual Carlow

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Take a Tour Along the River Barrow with BoatTrips.ie

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Learn About the Military at the County Carlow Military Museum

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Enjoy a Peaceful Day Out at the Delta Sensory Gardens in Carlow

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Take a Trip to the Fascinating Duckett’s Grove in Co Carlow

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Enjoy a Unique Day out and Explore the Tullow Museum in Co Carlow

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Take a Tour of the Famous Royal Oak Distillery in Co Carlow

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Take a Tour of the Carlow Brewing Company

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The Moone High Cross in Co Kildare

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Visit the Shackleton Museum in Kildare

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