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Carlow County Museum

Museums activities and operation of historical sites and buildings

4.5★★★★★(205 reviews, from external sources)

Contact Information

Carlow County Museum
College St, Carlow, R93 E3T2, Ireland, EI15
Carlow
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Open — closes at 16:3010:00 – 16:30
  • Monday10:00 – 16:30
  • Tuesday10:00 – 16:30
  • Wednesday10:00 – 16:30
  • Thursday10:00 – 16:30
  • Friday10:00 – 16:30
  • Saturday10:00 – 16:30
  • SundayClosed
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Business Description

Carlow County Museum is a local-history museum located in Carlow Town, Ireland. Housed in the former Presentation Convent, the museum is part of a complex that includes the Tourist Office and the County Library. Operated by Carlow County Council in association with the Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society, the museum's role is to collect, preserve, conserve, document, and display the history and material culture of the county. The museum showcases various unique items, including the famous 19th century hand carved pulpit from Carlow Cathedral, which has been featured in the book 'A History of Ireland in 100 Objects'. Other notable exhibits include the original gallows trapdoor from Carlow Gaol, the wooden smoking pipe of Captain Myles Keogh, and the remains of the last cigarette smoked by Kevin Barry, a medical student executed in 1920 during the Irish War of Independence. The museum also features a stained glass panel depicting a Carlow narrative of the 1916 Rising, created by artist Peadar Lamb. Located in the Cultural Quarter of Carlow Town, the museum is surrounded by other cultural institutions such as the Visual Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow College, the County Library, the Cathedral of the Assumption, and the Carlow Courthouse. Admission to the museum is free, and it is open all year round.

Founded
1973
Years in Business
53
Good For Kids
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator, Parking, Restroom, Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes

Industry: Entertainment » Museums

Engaged in:
  • Museums activities and operation of historical sites and buildings
  • Travel agency activities
ISIC Codes
7911, 9102

Questions & Answers

  1. 1.How long has Carlow County Museum been in business?

    Carlow County Museum has been in business for 53 years

  2. 2.What is Carlow County Museum's phone number?

    Carlow County Museum's phone number is (059) 913 1554.

  3. 3.Where is Carlow County Museum located?

    Carlow County Museum is located at College St, Carlow, R93 E3T2, Ireland, EI15. Get Directions.

  4. 4.What are Carlow County Museum's hours?

    Carlow County Museum is open during the following hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 – 16:30; Sunday: Closed.

  5. 5.What is Carlow County Museum's website?

    Carlow County Museum's website is www.carlowmuseum.ie.

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