Welcome to Down County Museum, where the rich heritage of County Down is brought to life in fascinating exhibitions, lively events, hands-on activities and award winning education programmes. Visitors can explore the history of the old Gaol, enjoy our permanent exhibitions and see one of our special, temporary exhibitions displaying objects from our varied collections. The Museum's extension, containing three new permanent galleries and a brand new tearoom is now open. Make sure to pay us a visit and take a look around!
beautiful, clean and organized, staff very kind, btw, tks "Anne"
Brill quiet part of Downpatrick. We have been going to this museum for years. Not overly big but plenty to see & do. Lovely views from the cafe highly recommend & then into Downpatrick to be steeped in history.
Had the pleasure of taking a tour around the museum on Saturday with our guide Chris, a lovely and very knowledgeable young man from the museum. I thought the tour and information were excellent and just another great example of things on our door step that we didn't realise were available. Get up off the sofa and get out there!
Wonderful time spent walking around the museum, very interesting and informative. The staff were professional and friendly and ready to answer any questions.. well worth a visit.
Had been meaning to visit this museum for some time, and did so yesterday. An absolute gem of a place, and well worth a visit. Entry is free, the staff are helpful, and the individual exhibits are interesting and informative.
Now here is a little treasure... Sometimes you stumble upon a place that is friendly and welcoming. Sometimes you find a place that is informative and interesting. Occasionally you will find something that is free.... This place is all three! A great use of the former gaol, the museum is one of the finest local museums I have visited. I am not a great fan of waxworks but they have excellent ones here. A visit here is a must for anybody passing ... and it's free (or was when I went there).
Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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beautiful, clean and organized, staff very kind, btw, tks "Anne"
Brill quiet part of Downpatrick. We have been going to this museum for years. Not overly big but plenty to see & do. Lovely views from the cafe highly recommend & then into Downpatrick to be steeped in history.
Had the pleasure of taking a tour around the museum on Saturday with our guide Chris, a lovely and very knowledgeable young man from the museum. I thought the tour and information were excellent and just another great example of things on our door step that we didn't realise were available. Get up off the sofa and get out there!
Wonderful time spent walking around the museum, very interesting and informative. The staff were professional and friendly and ready to answer any questions.. well worth a visit.
Had been meaning to visit this museum for some time, and did so yesterday. An absolute gem of a place, and well worth a visit. Entry is free, the staff are helpful, and the individual exhibits are interesting and informative.
Now here is a little treasure... Sometimes you stumble upon a place that is friendly and welcoming. Sometimes you find a place that is informative and interesting. Occasionally you will find something that is free.... This place is all three! A great use of the former gaol, the museum is one of the finest local museums I have visited. I am not a great fan of waxworks but they have excellent ones here. A visit here is a must for anybody passing ... and it's free (or was when I went there).
