National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park
Explore the Irish Folklife Collection, seeing how people lived in the countryside from 1850-1950. There are displays, videos, and interactive screens. Afterwards, walk around the gardens and by the lake.
Home to the Irish Folklife Collection, the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park in Castlebar, gives a fascinating insight into our past. Visit the museum's exhibitions and galleries to experience the history of the Irish countryside between 1850 and 1950. View the unique artefacts, detailed displays, archival video footage and interactive screens.
Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of the amazing Turlough Park after your self guided tour. Enjoy the courtyards, the magnificent gardens with their mature broadleaf trees and stop off at the stunning lake. Relax with a hot drink and treat at the café before picking up a book about Irish country life in the gift shop.
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Baby changing (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
- Café on site
- Toilets (likely)