Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, Ireland. Opening Varies. Admission Charged
Details
Irish Agricultural Museum. Opening Varies. Admission Charged.
Accessibility:
The car park is very close to entrance of the castle which has ramp access. You may find uneven ground along some paths. There is a manual door at the museum entrance. Ramps and slopes are in place throughout the displays as well as a chair lift. Some doorways are narrow and some structures are not accessible by wheelchair. Toilets for disabled visitors are available.
Brief Description:
The Irish Agricultural Museum presents the history of farming and rural life in Ireland, housing collections of machinery and furniture, recreating workshops and displaying an exhibition on ‘The Great Famine’.
Further Information:
Address:
Johnstown Castle Estate, County Wexford, Ireland.
Email:
Phone:
+353 (0)5391 84671
Website:
http://www.irishagrimuseum.ie/
Opening Hours:
March to October
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (July & August, 9am to 6pm)
Weekends and Bank Holidays – 11am to 5pm (July & August, 11am to 6pm)
November to February
Monday to Friday – 9am to 4pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays – 11am to 4pm
Closed 24th to 26th December.
Admission fees vary between the Nov - Feb opening season and the March - Oct opening season as in March – Oct you can only buy a Gardens & Museum ticket rather than just a Museum ticket.
Access to museum Nov - Feb
Adult €6
OAP/Group €5
Child/Student €4
Family €20
Access to museum and gardens March – Oct
Adult €8
OAP/Group €6
Child/Student €4
Family €24
Directions:
Johnstown Castle is a 10-minute drive from Wexford Centre. From the N25, follow the brown signs to the Agricultural Museum.
OS SL929756
Transport:
Bus services are available. The Wexford – Rosslare bus stops on Johnstown Castle Estate near Dept. of Agriculture, a 10-minute walk away. The Wexford – Kilmore Quay bus stops on Murrintown Road near the public entry gate.
For timetables and for more information on travel, please visit http://wexfordbus.com/ or call +353 (0)53 9142742.
Amenities:
The museum has tea rooms on site, with more cafes and shops available in Wexford.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.transportforireland.ie
Or call Transport for Ireland on +353 1 879 8300
Location
Nearest Venues
Rathaspeck Church, Wexford, Ireland
1,032 metres*
Meadows and Byrne, Drinigh, County Wexford
2.06 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.