Carrickfergus Museum
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture, Free
Type: Museums & Galleries, Visitor Centres
Antrim Street
Carrickfergus
Co Antrim
BT38 7DG
Carrickfergus
Co Antrim
BT38 7DG
Tel: +44 28 9335 8049
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
The displays at Carrickfergus Museum provide a remarkable glimpse into life in the town from the Medieval period to more recent times.
Carrickfergus Museum
Georgina Campbell
Carrickfergus is the most archaeologically explored town in Northern Ireland and the finds on display at Carrickfergus Museum provide a remarkable glimpse into life in the town from the Medieval period to more recent times. The displays reflect the experiences of ordinary people and illustrate the dramatic and tumultuous events in the town's history. These collections are displayed and interpreted using a range of media, including audio-visual presentations and hands-on interactives.
Opening Time:
Open all year, April-September: Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
October-March: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm. Closed on Sundays.
Admission Charge:
Free
Map markers
You are here
Distance
- 10km
- 25km
- 50km
Directions
Centre of CarrickfergusView Similar Tourist Attractions
- Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- Armagh County Museum
- Phoenix Park
- Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
- Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
- Ennis Friary
- Donegal County Museum
- Killarney National Park
- Parkes Castle
- VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
- Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre
- John F Kennedy Arboretum
- Farmleigh House & Estate
- Aillwee Cave
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
- Aughnanure Castle
- Lusk Heritage Centre
- Derrynane House
- Funtasia Bettystown
- National Photographic Archive
- Tintern Abbey
- Desmond Castle
- Castletown House
- Connemara National Park
- Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Titanic Belfast
- Florence Court
- Belfast Zoo
- Ross Castle
- Doneraile Wildlife Park
- Dwyer McAllister Cottage
- The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
- Crag Cave
- Rathfarnham Castle
- National Gallery of Ireland
- Somme Heritage Centre
- Tower Museum
- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- The Old Jameson Distillery
- Aviva Stadium
- National Sea Life Centre
- Giants Causeway
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Athenry Castle
- Trim Castle
- Dingle Oceanworld
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
- Portumna Castle & Gardens
- Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
- Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
- National Aquatic Centre - AquaZone
- Ceide Fields
- Dromore Wood
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
- Patrick Pearses Cottage
- National Wax Museum Plus
- Galway Atlantaquaria
- Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
- National Library of Ireland
- Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
- King Johns Castle
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- Enniskillen Castle Museum
- Swiss Cottage
- National Transport Museum
- Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
- Eagles Flying
- Rock of Cashel
- Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
- Galway City Museum
- Malahide Castle
- Maynooth Castle
- Imaginosity - Dublins Children Museum
- Museum at the Mill
- Dublinia
- Iveagh Gardens
- Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
- Garylough Mill
- Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre
- Donegal Castle
- Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
- Ulster Museum
- St Marys Church
- Newgrange & Knowth - Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
- Chester Beatty Library
- Castle Ward House & Demesne
- St Stephens Green
- Glendalough
- Ballycroy National Park
- Aras an Uachtarain
- Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
- Jerpoint Abbey
- Sligo Abbey
- National Concert Hall
- Larne Museum & Arts Centre
- The Hunt Museum
- Viking Splash Tours
- Clare Museum
- Caherconnell Fort
- Saint Patricks Cathedral
- Natural History Museum
- Skerries Mills
- Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
- Dublin Zoo
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- Navan Centre & Fort
- Ormond Castle
- Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
- The Main Guard
- Rothe House & Garden
- Castlecomer Discovery Park
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
- Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
- Cobh Heritage Centre
- Kerry County Museum
- Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
- Listowel Castle
- Funtasia Waterpark
- Croke Park & GAA Museum
- Coole Park
- Bushmills Distillery
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park
- Glasnevin Museum
- Blarney Castle
- Ulster American Folk Park
- Cahir Castle
- Carrickfergus Museum
- Mizen Head Signal Station
- Kilbeggan Distillery Experience
- Emo Court
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- Scattery Island Centre
- Charles Fort
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Burren National Park
- Skellig Michael
- King House
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- The Butlers Chocolate Experience
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
- Tayto Park
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- The Science Gallery
- National Leprechaun Museum
- Government Buildings
- Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
- Boyle Abbey
- Armagh Planetarium
- Jameson Experience Midleton
- Ardfert Cathedral
- Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
- Avondale House & Forest Park
- Old Mellifont Abbey
- Kilkenny Castle
- Roscrea Castle & Heritage Centre
- Adare Castle
- Clonmacnoise
- Casino Marino
- Russborough House
- Dun Aonghasa
- Dublin Castle
- Thomond Park Stadium
- Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
- Queens University
- Barryscourt Castle
- Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
- St Marys Abbey
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- Dungarvan Castle
- Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre
- Reginalds Tower
- Famine Warhouse
- Battle of the Boyne
- National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
- Guinness Storehouse
- The Ark
- Hill of Tara
- Pearse Museum & St. Endas Park
- Adare Heritage Centre
- Craggaunowen - The Living Past
- Little Museum of Dublin
- Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
- National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
- Fort Lucan
- Ferns Castle
- Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
- Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
- Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
- Desmond Hall
- Ballyhack Castle
- Glenveagh National Park
- Dunmore Cave
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- LUNA Carrickfergus
(0.1km)SW - Hastings Culloden Estate & Spa
(7.5km)SW - Old Inn, The
(8.1km)SE - Camphill Organic Farm Shop & Bakery
(8.4km)SW - Noble
(8.5km)SW - Fontana Restaurant
(8.5km)SW - Frae Restaurant
(8.5km)SW - Helens Bay Organic Gardens
(8.6km)SW - Bay Tree Coffee House & Restaurant
(8.7km)SW - Ballylagan Organic Farm
(8.8km)NW - Rayanne Country House
(9.3km)SW - Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt
(10.1km)SE - Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
(10.5km)SE - Guillemot Kitchen Café
(10.6km)SE - Marine Court Hotel
(10.6km)SE - Heatherlea, The
(10.8km)SE - Teddys
(11.0km)SE - Cairn Bay Lodge
(11.3km)SE - McKees Country Store
(12.4km)SE - Primacy Meats Food Village
(13.1km)SE
Self Catering
- The Colonel's Lodge
(9.4km)SE - Ballealy Cottage
(33.3km)NW - Golfkeel Cottages - Oatfield Cottage , The Loft Cottage, Dovedale Cottage
(50.2km)SW
Farmers Markets
- Belfast - St. Georges Street - Saturdays
(15.3km)SW - Park Shopping Centre - Belfast - Thursdays
(17.4km)SW - Lisburn - County Antrim - Saturdays
(27.1km)SW - Portadown - County Armagh - Friday & Saturday
(52.5km)SW
Tourist Attractions
-
Carrickfergus Museum
(0.0km)SW -
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
(7.1km)SW -
Museum at the Mill
(9.4km)SW -
Belfast Zoo
(10.8km)SW -
Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
(12.2km)SW -
Titanic Belfast
(13.7km)SW -
Somme Heritage Centre
(13.8km)SW -
Larne Museum & Arts Centre
(15.3km)SW -
Queens University
(16.8km)SW -
Ulster Museum
(16.9km)SW -
Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
(34.4km)SW -
Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
(40.8km)SW -
Castle Ward House & Demesne
(41.3km)SW
Golf Courses
- Royal Belfast Golf Club
(6.3km) SE - Galgorm Castle Golf Club
(36.5km) NW - Cushendall Golf Club
(44.0km) NW
Gardens
- Guincho
(6.8km)SE - Glenmount
(12.5km)SE - Redcot
(14.2km)SW - Mount Stewart House & Gardens
(21.2km)SE - Anna's House & Garden
(24.3km)SE - Rowallane Garden
(28.9km)SW - 2 Old Galgorm Road
(36.0km)NW - Seaforde Gardens
(45.0km)SW - Benvarden
(64.8km)NW
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Carrickfergus
(1.4km) SW - Craigavad
(6.4km) SE - Whiteabbey
(7.6km) SW - Crawfordsburn
(8.1km) SE - Holywood
(8.5km) SW - Bangor
(10.6km) SE - Newtownabbey
(10.9km) SW - Groomsport
(13.2km) SE - Ballyclare
(13.2km) NW - Belfast
(15.8km) SW
Apps and Books
-
From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Prep ...more...
Comments
There are currently no comments
Leave a comment
Not a member? Register for your free membership now!
Or leave a comment by logging in with: