Clare County Museum
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Clare County Museum

Museums in Ireland
Le Clare County Museum

If you’re visiting Ennis, the Clare County Museum is well worth a visit. Housed in the town’s former school and chapel, the museum boasts an interesting collection devoted entirely to the history of County Clare.

Visit the County Clare Museum

An immersive exhibition of Irish history and culture

From early man, to the Viking Invasions, the Middle Ages and the history of the Irish peasantry, the County Clare Museum offers a comprehensive overview of the local Irish heritage.

In a warm, modern setting, you’ll be able to admire period objects, with full explanatory panels and role-playing. A fascinating museum that sheds light on County Clare and how it came to be the way it is today.

The visit is quite interesting and the exhibition well organized. Over 2,500 objects are on display, many on generous loan from the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. The collection is varied, and of interest if you like to understand what Irish lifestyles were like through the ages.

A must-see if you’re passing through downtown Ennis. The tour is fun, informative, and will give you the chance to learn more about County Clare.


Where to stay?

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Practical Guide

Clare County Museum

Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.

Address

Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Ennis (County Clare) - Republic of Ireland

GPS coordinates

52.844098, -8.981468

Location

Clare County Museum on the map

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