10 Museums in County Cork That You Shouldn't Miss

March 23, 2022 Yuk Petri

Discover the best top things to do in County Cork, Ireland including Millstreet Museum, Michael Collins Centre, Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre, Nano Nagle Place, Irish Veterans Museum, Cork City Gaol, Crawford Art Gallery, West Cork Model Railway Village, Skibbereen Heritage Centre, Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story.
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1. Millstreet Museum

Carnegie Town Hall, Millstreet Ireland +353 29 70844
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Millstreet Museum

2. Michael Collins Centre

Castleview, Clonakilty Ireland +353 23 884 6107 [email protected] http://www.michaelcollinscentre.com/
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Michael Collins Centre

We are a family run interpretive centre, just off the main road(R600)between Clonakilty and Timoleague/Kinsale).We are also located on the Wild Atlantic Way. We are open from Mid June to Mid September. At the centre we give presentations interpreting the life and times of Michael Collins. We begin with an audio visual presentation showing all the places connected with Michael Collins in West Cork, we also have a second audio visual consisting of archive footage. The most unique part of the presentation is our live lecture which is conducted by an expert historian who gives an account of the 'Big Fella's' life from 1906 until his death. We also have a full scale replica of the Ambush site in Beal na mBlath. We also do private Michael Collins tours.

Reviewed By littleadventurers

We met Tim Crowley on a individual tour back in January so came back to see the collection he’s gathered over the years, it’s a great tour and we would recommend it to other Michael enthusiasts!! We have been to his Grave, the ambush site and really Tim has created an experience and his knowledge of Michael Collins is something to experience!!!

3. Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre

Olcote, Ballinacurra, Kinsale 00000 Ireland +353 87 969 6901 [email protected] http://www.kinsaleceramics.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre

Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre offer short courses in a wide range of arts and crafts throughout the year. These include pottery, stained and fused glass, jewellery-making, mosaics, batik, needle felting, weaving and rag weaving,sculpting in silver and childrens arts and crafts. We specialise in one-day workshops and weekend breaks for visitors, and half-day sessions for groups of between 6 and 50 people. The Centre also has a large gallery of Adrian Wistreich's ceramics.

4. Nano Nagle Place

Douglas Street, Cork T12 X70A Ireland +353 21 419 3580 [email protected] http://www.nanonagleplace.ie
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Nano Nagle Place

Nano Nagle Place is a restored walled convent with beautiful hidden gardens and graveyards, the fab Good Day Deli garden café and design & book shop in the centre of bustling Cork city. Our state of the art heritage centre tells the extraordinary story 18th century Cork and how Nano Nagle worked tirelessly to educate the poor of the city. History, heritage, culture, great food & coffee, stunning architecture & landscaping and a very warm welcome await! Come and explore all that's good in Cork!

Reviewed By L8627DKchristinet

Just had a delightful visit to Nano Nagle Place. Even though we had to queue for lunch it was so worth the wait. The menu was amazing and the food delicious. Coffee is top class. After lunch we had a guided tour through the fascinating museum and rooms that Nano used to frequent. The interactive slides and videos are very interesting and informative. The gardens hold lots of surprises including water features and beautiful spaces. A lovely, peaceful oasis in the middle of Cork City. Well worth a visit.

5. Irish Veterans Museum

The Glen, Kinsale, Co Cork, Kinsale Ireland +353 86 406 6448 [email protected] http://www.irishveteransmuseum.org
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Irish Veterans Museum

This exhibition has been prepared by Irish Veterans, a Registered Charity established to research and commemorate the global military experience of the Irish and Irish diaspora. The exhibition will guide you through Irish involvement from the American Civil War up to the war in Afghanistan. Among the artifacts on display is the only Medal of Honor displayed outside of America.

6. Cork City Gaol

Convent Avenue Sunday's Well, Cork T23 VX25 Ireland +353 21 430 5022 [email protected] http://corkcitygaol.com
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4.5 based on 1,784 reviews

Cork City Gaol

Corks Most Captivating Experience:A step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th century life was like-inside and outside prison walls. Historical experience brought to life with amazingly lifelike figures, furnished cells, sound effects & fascinating exhibitions. This exhibition fascinates visitors of all ages and nationalities and the tour is available in up to 13 languages.

Reviewed By 203sylvanah - Ireland, null

Brilliant activity to do, cool to see the history of the place, very interesting place to see. You are given headphones on this tour so you can take your time looking around pause and play again when ready.

Crawford Art Gallery Emmett Place, Cork T12 TNE6 Ireland +353 21 490 7856 [email protected] http://www.crawfordartgallery.ie
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Crawford Art Gallery

Crawford Art Gallery is a National Cultural Institution and regional art museum for Munster, dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary. Admission to the Gallery and to exhibitions is free. The permanent collection comprises almost 4,000 works, ranging from eighteenth century Irish and European painting and sculpture, through to contemporary video installations. At the heart of the collection is a collection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts, brought to Cork in 1818 from the Vatican Museum in Rome. Through its temporary exhibitions, publications and education programmes, the Crawford Art Gallery is committed to fostering recognition, critical assessment, and acknowledgement of historical and contemporary Irish and international art practice. Located in the heart of Cork city, the gallery is a critical part of Ireland's cultural and tourism infrastructure, welcoming almost 200,000 visitors a year.

Reviewed By John_B503778 - Epping, United Kingdom

Crawford art Gallery is a must go to place off the main shopping area a red brick building with wonderful metal gates , the gallery rooms are full with wonderful works of art and when you are ready a place for tea , breakfast or lunch , plus a well stocked book shop

8. West Cork Model Railway Village

Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty P85 HR26 Ireland +353 23 883 3224 [email protected] http://www.modelvillage.ie
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West Cork Model Railway Village

As Ireland's only Model Village, the West Cork Model Railway Village in Clonakilty, Co. Cork is a fully scaled handmade model of the old West Cork Railway Line with fully working trains and the towns that the railway served during the 1940s. Take a spin on our iconic Road Train through the beautiful town of Clonakilty. Indoor and outdoor play areas. Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea in our cafe or visit our Gift Shop in an authentic train carriage.

Reviewed By CMBernadette - Doolin, Ireland

The model village with its many trains passing through tunnels and into stations of reconstructed towns in the vicinity held the children's interest but also filled in a lot of history for adults. The remote control boats were a great hit, the playground good fun and the "train" ride around Clonakilty a lovely way to see the whole town and end the visit.

9. Skibbereen Heritage Centre

Old Gasworks Building Upper Bridge Street, Skibbereen P81 WK06 Ireland +353 28 40900 [email protected] http://www.skibbheritage.com
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre

Skibbereen Heritage Centre's Great Famine Exhibition tells the poignant story of this pivotal period in Irish history. Skibbereen became notorious as one of the worst affected areas in all of Ireland and this tragic era is now brought to life via the latest multimedia technology. Walk or take a virtual tour of sites associated with the Great Famine that still exist today including the mass graves where almost 10,000 people are buried. At Skibbereen Heritage Centre you can also discover the unique nature of Lough Hyne, a salt-water lake just 5km from Skibbereen which is Europe's first Marine Nature Reserve. Find out about the history, folklore and formation of this renowned natural phenomenon with a multi-lingual audio-visual display and follow with a trip to the lake and follow the Knockomagh Wood Nature Trail which overlooks the lake. Skibbereen Heritage Centre also offers a genealogy service for the greater West Cork area, an archaeology trail, a gift shop, reference library and a great welcome!

Reviewed By FoxWynne - County Cork, Ireland

This museum, though small, looks extensively at the causes and effects of the Irish Famine, with particular emphasis on the impacts in the local area. I was surprised at the depth of detail, especially the interlocked causes of the Famine - the museum didn't pander to any simplified explanation, nor did it lay the blame in any particular camp, and did a fantastic job of illustrating the points with interesting examples (written, documentary and through artefacts). The museum also has a very natural flow, which helps direct the visitor, and nicely covers both the background and the aftermath of the Famine years. Unfortunately, the Irish version of the Jeremy Irons video does not actually have Jeremy Irons speaking in Irish, it's merely subtitled. The accompanying Lough Hyne video is definitely worth seeing, especially if you're planning on making a trip down to the lake itself. The staff are friendly, the space is bright and there is a lovely view over the Ilen (spend a couple of minutes on the terrace). When we visited, it was during the easing of the initial lock-down, and, given the restrictions, the museum was very well-equipped for visitors, with disinfectant available at the entrance and beside each interactive exhibit.

10. Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story

Deepwater Quay, Cobh P24 CY67 Ireland +353 21 481 3591 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/cobhthequeenstownstory/
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4.5 based on 1,145 reviews

Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story

The Queenstown Story tells the story of Irish emigration- from the indentured servants and forced labour who left for the Colonies and the West Indies in the 17th century, the early emigrants to Canada and the U.S.the Great famine and the transportation of convicts to Australia . Learn about our maritime history,the hardship and the heartbreak. Find the stories and learn the connection between Cobh and the Titanic and the Lusitania. A facinating, educational and emotional journey through our past. "Walk in the footsteps" of our emigrant ancestors in this restored Victorian building.

Reviewed By MiAndN - Spiddal, Ireland

The Cobh Heritage centre is well worth a visit. The staff are very helpful, cheerful and interested in helping visitors. The exhibition itself is extremely well presented in the way it depicts the maritime history and recounts the stories of Lusitania, Titanic and Irish emigrants.

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