Donegal County Museum
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture, Free
Type: Museums & Galleries, General Attractions
High Road
Letterkenny
Co Donegal
Letterkenny
Co Donegal
Tel: +353 74 912 4613
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
The Museum houses a fascinating range of artefacts covering all aspects of life in Donegal from the Stone Age to the 20th Century.
Donegal County Museum
Georgina Campbell
The Museum houses a fascinating range of artefacts covering all aspects of life in Donegal from the Stone Age to the 20th Century. A series of temporary exhibitions are held in the ground floor gallery throughout the year. These exhibitions cover a wide variety of topics with something to suit all ages and interests. Children's Activity Trails are available in the first floor gallery of the Museum.
Opening Time:
Open all year, Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm. Sat 1-4.30pm. Closed for lunch 12.30-1pm.
Admission Charge:
Free
Directions
Centre of town, opposite revenue officeView Similar Tourist Attractions
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