Cobh Heritage Centre
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture
Type: Museums & Galleries, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Deepwater Quay
Cobh
Co Cork
Cobh
Co Cork
Tel: +353 21 481 3591
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
An exhibition of The Origins, History and Legacy of Cobh.
Cobh Heritage Centre
An exhibition of The Origins, History and Legacy of Cobh. Between 1848 and 1950, over 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland – over 2.5 million from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration in Ireland. Cobh was the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Later the steamers and ocean liners continued carrying the Irish to new lives and new lands.
Opening Time:
Open all year except 2 weeks at Christmas. Open daily Oct-Apr 9.30am-5pm; May-Oct: 9.30am-6pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing
Admission Charge:
Adult €7.50; Student/OAP €6; Child €4; Family (2 adults + 2 children) €20
Directions
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