Visiting Waterford Museum of Treasures
- Open 7 days/week, 362 days/year
- Fully disabled accessible
- Soundguide available in 6 languages (separate child soundguide)
- All groups receive a guided tour (need to book in)
- 6 interactive displays
Opening Times
Open 7 days/week, 362 days/year
(Closed Christmas Day, St.Stephen's Day & New Year's Day)
June July August
Monday - Saturday 9.00 am - 6.00 pm
Sunday & Bank Holiday 11.00am - 6.00pm
September - May
Monday - Saturday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday & Bank Holiday 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Last admission to the permanent exhibition 1 hour before closing time.
Admission Prices
Adult €7.00
Senior/Student €5.00
Families €15-€21.00
Under 5 free
Group rates
Primary & post-primary €3 (leaders go free)
Tour operators: price on application
Location
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FAQs
How long does it take to see the exhibition?
It's a self-guided tour with the soundguide, so as long or as short as you want. People generally spend about 1½ hours. The record is 8 hours!
Can I bring a buggy?
The whole building is accessible by lift so you can bring a buggy through the exhibition, or leave it at reception cloakroom.
Education
- All groups (8+ people) receive a personalised guided tour (please book in).
- Activities throughout the year – eg National Drawing Day, European Night of Museums (3rd week May); National Heritage Week (3rd week August). May/Bealtaine is the month we particularly celebrate our heritage in a creative way.
School Tours
- Guided tour geared to curriculum with handling of reproduction objects - any time of year (Duration: about 1 hour, please book in).
- Worksheets for primary and post-primary levels (geared to curriculum).
- 3-visit discounted package.
- Activities throughout year
e.g. International Museum Day when Waterford's Medieval Fair of St Peter ad Vincula is re-enacted – hands-on pottery, basketry, music, weaponry etc – mid-May every year. The right to hold this fair for eight days starting on the feast of St Peter ad Vincula (in chains) was granted to Waterford in 1204 by King John. - Make the model of the city walls!
Parking
- New coach bay outside (O'Connell Street)
- Pay carpark opposite Museum on quay