MuseumsVisiting a museum is alway an educational experience. In County Sligo, the museums are varied. Discover the history behind the Spanish Armada, learn more about WB Yeats or see what life in the 1800s was like in County Sligo.
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Visiting a museum
Dolly's cottage
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Discover what life was like during the 1800's in Ireland. An authentic Irish cottage which has been preserved for future generations.
The original chimney and furniture are still on display Opening times: Open June, July and August Saturday: 10:30 am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm Sunday: 2:00 - 5:00pm Groups welcome all year round by appointment |
Sligo County Museum
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Discover a large collection of exhibits detailing Sligo's rich stone age history or discover the Yeats room which is full of manuscripts, newspaper clippings detailing the life of poet William Butler Yeats.
Opening times: May - September: 9:30am - 12:30pm & 2:00pm - 4:30pm October - April: 9:30 am - 12:30pm Closed Sundays & Mondays Admission: Free |
Sligo Folk Park
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Children Sligo Folk Park is located in the beautiful village of Riverstown, County Sligo. This community based attraction provides a true experience of rural life and Irish heritage at the turn of the late 19th Century. The Folk Park is set in the grounds of the authentically restored Millview House, which was originally built in 1873 by George Reid a farmer, shoemaker and the local church sexton. Stroll around the park and visit the wonderful museum and evocative exhibition hall which houses one of Ireland’s finest collections of rural history and agricultural artefacts. Opening times: 10am to 5pm: Monday to Friday (closed Sunday & bank holidays) Admission fee: Price per adult: €10.00 pp Children aged 4 to 16 years €5 Family of 4: €25.00 * Children under 4 are free **Children under four are not included when calculating the family rate. There is a charge of €5 for every additional child between the age of four and sixteen years. |
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Spanish Armada Visitor Centre
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On that fateful day back in September 1588, three Spanish Armada ships wrecked of Streedagh beach. Discover the history of the Spanish Armada and the fate of the sailors onboard the three ships which wrecked at Streedagh beach with the loss of many lives.
Opening times: 2pm to 6pm: Saturdays, Sunday Admission: Free |