Home to the national folk life collection, the National Museum of Ireland-Country Life, in Castlebar, gives a fascinating insight into our past. Visit the museum's exhibitions and galleries to experience the history of Irish countryside between 1850 and 1950. View the unique artefacts, detailed displays, archival video footage and interactive screens.
Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of the amazing Turlough Park after your self-guided tour. Enjoy the grand courtyards, the magnificent gardens and their mature broadleaf trees and stop off at the stunning lake. Relax with a hot drink and treat at the café before picking up a book about Irish country life in the gift shop.
- Crafternoon: Connacht Textile Crafters
Family funCrafternoon: Connacht Textile Crafters Meet talented craft workers and artists from all over Connacht and see some of their work at this drop-in activity. This is a great opportunity to see some felting, crocheting and lace ideas to take away and try for yourself!
- Museum Knitting and Crochet Circle
Family funMuseum Knitting and Crochet Circle A friendly meeting of talented craft workers with a keen interest in all things woolly at the National Museum of Ireland- Country Life!
- Mayo Genealogy Group
Free things to doMayo Genealogy Group Find out how to get started with your family research project at the next meeting of the Mayo Genealogy Group.
- Museum Knitting and Crochet Circle
Family funMuseum Knitting and Crochet Circle A friendly meeting of talented craft workers with a keen interest in all things woolly at the National Museum of Ireland- Country Life!
- Heritage Week - Tour of Museum, House and Gardens
Family funHeritage Week - Tour of Museum, House and Gardens Join one of the Museum guides for an informative and engaging tour of the Museum Galleries, Turlough Park House and Woodland Gardens.
- Fun, Biodiversity & Art Afternoon workshop
Family funFun, Biodiversity & Art Afternoon workshop Join Catherine O'Beirne, Environmentalist, and Artist Cas McCarthy for a Fun, Biodiversity and Art Afternoon at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life.
- Traditional Basketmaking Demonstration
Free things to doTraditional Basketmaking Demonstration The Folklife Division has a wonderful collection of traditional baskets. To celebrate basketmaking and its long tradition, join basketmaker Joe Hogan as he demonstrates making a Ciseog at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life.
- Turlough Story Sharing Evening - Heritage Week
Family funTurlough Story Sharing Evening - Heritage Week All are welcome to an evening of story sharing and reminiscing with Abarta Heritage on behalf of Turlough Archaeological and Heritage Society.
- Discover the history of rural Ireland.
- Go on a self-guided tour of the museum.
- Take a walk in the beautiful grounds of Turlough Park.
- Visit the café and gift shop afterwards.
Bring the whole family and let the little ones play in the playground in the woods beside the museum.