Museum

Down County Museum

Downpatrick
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Down County Museum is a restored 18th-century gaol complex, adjoining the traditional burial place of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland.

Established in 1981, the museum boasts an impressive collection artefacts and photographs, chronicling the county's story from its earliest inhabitants to the present day.

Unveiling County Down's past

Explore the museum's permanent exhibition housed within the Governor's Residence. Here, over 1,100 artefacts paint a vivid picture of the county's diverse past. You'll encounter fascinating objects from the Mesolithic period (roughly 9,000 years ago), delve into the story of the iconic Downpatrick High Cross, and learn about the traditional ways of life through farming and fishing exhibits.

Diverse collections

The museum’s Medical collection including surgical items, home remedies, plus archive material and equipment from the Downe Hospital, whilst the Textiles collection charts the changing fashions of ladies’, men’s and children’s clothes. A large photography archive of around 50,000 photographs, negatives and glass plates provides a significant resource for anyone studying the history of the area.

Visitor information

Address

Down County Museum

The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH
02844 615218

Free to all

Opening times

Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm

Visitor information

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