Home to the Irish Folklife Collection, the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park in Castlebar, gives a fascinating insight into our past. Visit the museum's exhibitions and galleries to experience the history of the 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 courtyards, the magnificent gardens with 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.
- Public Tour - Museum, House and Gardens
Houses and gardensPublic Tour - Museum, House and Gardens Journey back in time and marvel at the innovation and endurance of our rural ancestors with a free guided tour of the Irish Folklife Collection - available at 14:00 and 15:30 each Saturday.
- Performance: Songs for the Summer Solstice
Family funPerformance: Songs for the Summer Solstice Join the HSE Workbeats Choir for Songs for the Summer Solstice at 15:00 on Sunday, 21 June at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park.
- TALK: Sister Ignatia Gavin - the "Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous”
Free things to doTALK: Sister Ignatia Gavin - the "Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous” This is a free talk organised by the Sisters of Charity St Augustine to celebrate the life and contribution of Sr Ignatia Gavin. It takes place at 3pm on Friday, 26 June 2026.
- Lámha Ciúine: Ireland's quiet loss of traditional skills
Family funLámha Ciúine: Ireland's quiet loss of traditional skills This Heritage Week, join Irish Folklife curator Tiernan Gaffney to learn about the history of traditional craftspeople in Ireland and the communities that once depended on them.
- 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.
