Armagh County Museum

We are a community museum telling the story of County Armagh. We are FREE and open 6 days a week.
Mon - Fri 10. 00 - 5. 00pm
Sat 10. 00 - 1. 00 & 2. 00 - 5. 00

ARMAGH COUNTY MUSEUM
We are a community museum telling the story of County Armagh.
We are FREE and open 6 days a week.
Mon - Fri 10. 00 - 5. 00pm
Sat 10. 00 - 1. 00 & 2. 00 - 5. 00

Email: acm. info@nmni.com


DESCRIPTION

Collections:
We are the oldest County Museum in Ireland, officially opened in 1937. The museum holds a broad collection of objects, art and archival material that chronicle the story of the people who have lived and worked in County Armagh throughout the centuries.

From the mists of prehistory there are archaeological artefacts dating to the Neolithic period over 4, 000 years ago but also objects associated with the nearby ancient capital of Ulster, Navan Fort.

There are relics of Armagh's medieval past too including the important collection of Viking silver known as the Tynan Hoard.

From the more recent past there are displays that range from intricate corn crafts and delicate examples of lace-making to relics from the golden age of rail travel.

The museum holds an important art collection with works by many well-known artists including Jonathan Fisher, Thomas Creswick, Richard Livesay, Stephen Slaughter, Martin Cregan, George Russell (AE), William Conor, John Luke, James Humbert Craig, Charles Lamb, James Sleator, Tom Carr, TP Flanagan and JB Vallely.

The museum’s costume collection is one of the best in any regional museum in Ireland with examples ranging in date from the early 18th century right up to the present day.

County Armagh’s natural history is also on display with many taxidermy specimens of the local wildlife and bird species.


Exhibitions and Events:
A programme of temporary exhibitions and events is organised throughout the year including the always popular free family craft days at Halloween, Christmas and Easter.

The reference library and archive is in constant demand from genealogists and researchers alike and is regularly used from people of all ages.

So whether you simply want to catch a glimpse of Armagh’s past or study it in depth, Armagh County Museum is an essential ingredient to any visit to Armagh city.


LOCATION:
The museum is situated in what was originally a Georgian school-house, alongside Armagh’s famous tree lined Mall. Our address is
Armagh County Museum
The Mall East
Armagh
BT60 9BE


DIRECTIONS
From Belfast - exit the M1 at junction 11. Follow the signs through Portadown for Armagh.
From Dublin - follow signs for Newry, then Armagh. On entering Armagh City, you will find the Museum located approximately half-way along the Mall East, between the old gaol and the courthouse.
Armagh bus terminal is located about 5 minutes walk from the Museum, near the courthouse. Armagh County Museum is located approximately half-way along the Mall East, between the old gaol and the courthouse, and can be approached by car.

There is free parking along the Mall, though this tends to be taken-up from early in the morning during the week from Monday to Friday. A disabled parking space is available opposite the Museum. Paid parking is also available close-by.