The Irish Agricultural Museum is proud to be a premier cultural institution within the Southeast region of Ireland. The Museum opened its doors as a non-trading co-operative in 1976 and throughout the last three decades has grown exponentially in extent and reputation. Structural renovation, exhibition development and the active, systematic collection of artefacts ensure that the Museum is growing and moving forward all the time.
The Irish Agricultural Museum showcases exhibitions of country life and displays a vast array of artefacts relating to a bygone era. The collections include carts, ploughs, country dressers and sugan chairs.
A number of exhibitions focus on farming and the activities of the farmyard, which tell the stories of the changes and technological advances in farming. In the Transport exhibition we have beautifully restored farm and rural carts with a comprehensive display of the Ferguson tractor system.
The Great Famine exhibition describes what life was like before, during and after the famine. Life in the farmhouse is explored in the Country Furniture exhibition and the Village comes to life through the large scale replicas of craft workshops and domestic shops such as the Blacksmith and the Tailor. Johnstown Castle is the focus of another exhibition, which illustrates how this impressive estate originated and developed.
The Irish Agricultural Museum aims to generate a holistic approach to the history of Irish agriculture, encompassing all aspects of farming and rural life ranging from working the land to running the household.
We are confident that you will enjoy your experience at the Irish Agricultural Museum and we look forward to your visit.
INFORMATION
The Irish Agricultural Museum is a participant in Museum Standards programme directed by the Heritage Council of Ireland. This programme aims to regulate and grade museums on a national level.
Opening Hours
The museum is open throughout the year.
Winter opening (November to March): Monday - Friday: 9am-4pm; Weekends & Bank Hols: 12-4pm.
Summer opening (April to October): Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm; Weekends & Bank Hols: 11am-5pm. Closed Good Friday.
Admission Prices 2012
Please note there is free entry into the gardens until the end of March 2012. For those wishing to visit the museum between April & Oct in 2012, a combined Museum & Gardens ticket will be necessary.
Museum
Adult:
€6.00
OAP / Group:
€5.00
Child/Student:
€4.00
Family:
€20.00
Children under 5
Free
Museum & Gardens
Adult:
€8.00
OAP / Group:
€6.00
Child/Student:
€4.00
Family:
€24.00
Child aged 4 & under
Free
Season Ticket
Museum & Gardens
Adult:
€30.00
Joint:
€40.00
Family:
€50.00
There is also a 'Gardens
only' season ticket.
Please note: The Museum does not have credit or debit card facilities but you can pre-book a ticket online by following this link. All monies received go directly towards the care and conservation of the buildings and our unique and nationally important collections.
School tours and group bookings are welcome
Accessibility
The ground floor of the Museum and the Peacock Tea Room are fully wheelchair accessible.
Hire of Facilities
The Museum can offer hire of an exhibition gallery for workshops, seminars and lectures.
The Irish Agricultural Museum is proud to be a premier cultural institution within the Southeast region of Ireland. The Museum opened its doors as a non-trading co-operative in 1976 and throughout the last three decades has grown exponentially in extent and reputation. Structural renovation, exhibition development and the active, systematic collection of artefacts ensure that the Museum is growing and moving forward all the time. 
displays a vast array of artefacts relating to a bygone era. The collections include carts, ploughs, country dressers and sugan chairs. 
