Visit Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum in Munster

The magnificent curved façade of the warm butter-coloured stone building draws in the visitor.  The eye-catching giant sculpture on the gable was inspired by a tiny 13th century belt mount found in Waterford.  It is Ireland’s only purpose-built medieval museum and the only building on the island to incorporate two medieval chambers, the 13th century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Don’t miss the stunning Heavens’ Embroidered Cloths, Waterford’s cloth-of-gold 15th century vestments.

The Medieval Museum incorporates the 13th century Choristers’ Hall and a 15th century wine vault and takes visitors back to the great age of faith and chivalry. This multi-award winning museum is a tribute to medieval life in Waterford. The museum galleries feature some of the great treasures of medieval Ireland and Europe, including the unique 4 metre long illustrated Great Charter Roll of Waterford (1373) as well as the sumptuous cloth-of-gold vestments (1460).

• Monday – 9:15 to 17:00
• Tuesday – 9:15 to 17:00
• Wednesday – 9:15 to 17:00
• Thursday – 9:15 to 17:00
• Friday – 9:15 to 17:00
• Saturday – 10:00 to 17:00
• Sunday – 11:00 to 17:00