Museums · Northern Ireland
Down County Museum
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Down County Museum — Museum in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Downpatrick · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Down County Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Address: BT30 6AH. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.3290°, -5.7200°.
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Official information
Down County Museum is located in Downpatrick and showcases the rich heritage of County Down through various exhibitions and events. Visitors can explore the history of the old Gaol and view both permanent and temporary exhibitions featuring diverse collections.
Place summary
Down County Museum is located in Northern Ireland, BT30. It serves as a regional museum, showcasing the history and heritage of County Down. The museum is housed in a historic building that reflects the area's cultural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3290, -5.7200
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 6AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Phone
- +44 330 137 4049
- Nearest railway station
- Downpatrick — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday (July and August only) 12pm–4pm; Tuesday – Saturday 10am–4.30pm
- Official site
- www.visitmournemountains.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q63975492 (CC0)
- commons: DownCountyMuseumBuilding.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Down County Museum?
- Down County Museum is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 6AH).
- What is Down County Museum?
- Down County Museum — Museum in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Down County Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Downpatrick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 6AH.
- How do I get to Down County Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Downpatrick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 6AH.