Limerick Museum
About This Museum
It’s a rare museum that feels more like a family attic than an institution, and the Limerick Museum is exactly that. Housed in a surprisingly grand former school on Henry Street, its modest rooms are dense with the layered history of the city. You'll find everything from delicate lace bobbins resting near hulking Georgian furniture, a quiet conversation between domestic life and civic pride. It’s a place where archaeology, art, and everyday objects mingle without pretension.
Collection Highlights
Look for the exquisite Limerick lace, a testament to the city's famed craftswomen, displayed alongside starkly beautiful 19th-century maps of the region. Don't miss the archaeological finds from the River Shannon's banks—simple stone tools that speak volumes.
Visitor Information
Just walk in; it's free and wonderfully un-crowded. It's the perfect spot for a reflective hour away from the bustle.
Architecture & Building
A solid, handsome Victorian building with a formal red-brick facade that gives little hint of the intimate treasures within.
Contact & Location
Address: Limerick Museum, Henry Street, Shannon A, The Metropolitan District of Limerick City, Limerick, County Limerick, Munster, V94 E14K, Éire / Ireland
Phone: +353 61 557 740
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