Carlow County Museum
Carlow County Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
About
Carlow County Museum is a treasure trove located in Carlow Town’s Cultural Quarter. Admission is free and is entered through Carlow Tourist Office. Spanning four galleries, the museum has a wide collection of objects from the county including the magnificent 19th century pulpit from Carlow Cathedral; the original gallows trapdoor from Carlow Gaol; the smoking pipe of Captain Myles Keogh, killed at the infamous Battle of Little Big Horn; a 340 million-year-old fossilised squid; the death mask of Kevin Barry, a medical student who was executed for his role in the Irish War of Independence; a display on St. Willibrord, an Anglo-Saxon monk who trained in County Carlow and is now the Patron Saint of Luxembourg and First Apostle of the Netherlands; items relating to John Tyndall, the renowned 19th century Carlow scientist who discovered the greenhouse effect; see a display on Carlow’s Sugar Factory and the conserved 16th century effigy of Robert Hartpole, the Constable of Carlow Castle
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Erica L
County Carlow, Ireland37 contributions
Oct 2019
From the outside you cannot imagine that he museum in Carlow town is actually that big. They have the famous pulpit that once belonged in the cathedral, an old living room and an old grocery store that helps to imagine how people lived in the past. Info on the sugar factory that employed so many in town (my father-in-law being one) and a piece of the trap door used in the executions in what today is the Carlow shopping centre. And much more. Right beside the library .
Written September 22, 2020
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Pauline M
6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Visited this museum today. It'a real gem in Carlow town. Contains a variety of fascinating exhibits, all really well displayed.
Our informative guide Dermot made our visit even more interesting.
Our informative guide Dermot made our visit even more interesting.
Written November 23, 2023
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breandanoscanaill
clifden county Galway63 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a wonderful museum which tells the story of Carlow from the earliest days to the present. There is something for everyone here and the displays are well set out. The building itself is very fine and is worth seeing.
Written February 10, 2020
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Thank you for your comment! We agree - the Museum building itself (a converted Presentation Convent) is museumworthy in its own right!
Written February 11, 2020
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buffy051
Ireland42 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Very good museum with lots of information. Very locally orientated which is appropriate but lots of other information also
Written June 28, 2016
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cardersan
Calgary, Canada10 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We had a very informative tour of the museum as part of a group of approx 35 people on a tour bus - April 15, 2019 When we realized that our tour bus had broken down (a relatively new bus) the museum staff could not have been more accommodating and helpful - directing traffic, arranging refreshments at a nearby hotel, etc., leading us in person to the hotel while we waited for a replacement bus, and ensuring our bus driver (who was very stressed out!) also had food sent to him. 100% lovely staff (John, Tomas, and...another man whose name escapes.) Very caring. We were so impressed.
Written April 16, 2019
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your tour, and the bus stayed in one piece! Looking forward to seeing you all again!
Written April 17, 2019
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Mary D
Dublin, Ireland9 contributions
Apr 2019 • Business
Fantastic tour given by John McDarby on 6th April, it was really interesting, covering local and national history. I would recommend a visit, it’s very authentic and provides a local slant on Irish history. John is a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable.
Written April 10, 2019
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Thank you so much - we've passed on your review to John who is delighted with the lovely comments. You're always welcome back again!
Written April 12, 2019
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Richard C
4 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
Small but interesting with nice local history. A place to visit when in Carlow. In the middle of town.
Written April 27, 2016
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Sheila312
Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria20 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
I love Carlow Museum. It has all the history of Carlow Town and Co. Carlow. It has free addmission. Its opening hours are great. The staff and volunteers are brillent. Well worth a vist. It is located in the Old Presentation Covent. Entry can be gained by Tullow Street or Collage Street.
Written August 18, 2012
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Paul S
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, UK25 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Carlow County Museum is great place to spend a few hours
The staff are very friendly and informative the museum is well laid out with lots to see, we learnt a lot about Carlow
The staff are very friendly and informative the museum is well laid out with lots to see, we learnt a lot about Carlow
Written January 30, 2020
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Thank you for your lovely comment, we're delighted you enjoyed your time here!
Written February 3, 2020
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Leo M
14 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Just yards from the hub and bub of Carlow’s Main Street you enter the peace and tranquility of the museum where an intriguing trip back in time facilitates reminiscing and even awe as we ponder how previous generations lived their life’s. A terrific array of interesting displays, well worth a visit
Written November 6, 2019
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Thank you Leo for such a positive review! We're so glad you had an interesting visit!
Written November 11, 2019
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