Castlebar : 31 March 2010 – 31 July 2010
Home to the national folk life collection, the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland.
Winner of ‘ Museum of the Year ‘ in 2001, visitors to the museum’s exhibition galleries are invited to experience the story of Irish country life between 1850 and 1950 through the innovative combination of artefacts and displays, archival video footage and interactive screens.
The National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, is located in the spectacular grounds of Turlough Park amid magnificent gardens and an artificial lake, and located alongside the restored Turlough Park House and its adjoining courtyards. Visitors can enjoy a range of public programmes including weekly craft demonstrations / workshops. Admission to these events is free, but booking is necessary. See details below, and view our website also for further details.
Website: http://www.museum.ie
Address: National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, Republic Of Ireland