Open-Air Museums in Ireland
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
County Kerry (4)
County Clare (3)
County Donegal (3)
County Galway (2)
County Sligo (2)
County Leitrim (1)
County Mayo (1)
County Westmeath (1)
County Wexford (1)
Open-Air Museums in Ireland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 18 open-air museums in Ireland, spread across 9 counties and 17 towns and cities. Most of them are in County Kerry (4), County Clare (3), and County Donegal (3).
At the city level, Kenmare (2), Ballinamore (1), and Ballycastle (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €12.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 12 offer dedicated programs for families, and 15 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 open-air museums in Ireland
The best-known open-air museums in Ireland
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional FarmsCastles & Palaces · Killarney
CraggaunowenOpen-air · Kilmurry
Fintown RailwayTechnology · Fintown
Irish National Heritage ParkRegional · Ferrycarrig- Carrowmore Megalithic CemeteryArchaeology · Sligo
- Connemara Heritage & History CentreRegional · Clifden
Bonane Heritage ParkArchaeology · Kenmare- Bunratty Castle and Folk ParkOpen-air · Bunratty
- Caherconnell Stone FortArchaeology · Carron
- Céide Fields Visitor CentreArchaeology · Ballycastle
Open-air museums in Ireland with programs for families
- Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional FarmsCastles & Palaces · Killarney
- CraggaunowenOpen-air · Kilmurry
- Fintown RailwayTechnology · Fintown
- Irish National Heritage ParkRegional · Ferrycarrig
- Connemara Heritage & History CentreRegional · Clifden
- Bunratty Castle and Folk ParkOpen-air · Bunratty
- Caherconnell Stone FortArchaeology · Carron
- Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage ParkOpen-air · Moate
- Glencolmcille Folk VillageOpen-air · Glencolmcille
- Kerry Bog Village MuseumOpen-air · Glenbeigh
Wheelchair-accessible open-air museums in Ireland
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Ireland?
Our directory currently lists 18 open-air museums in Ireland across 17 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Ireland?
Some of the best known are Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms, Craggaunowen, Fintown Railway, Irish National Heritage Park, and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery.
Which open-air museums in Ireland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms, Irish National Heritage Park, and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery.
Which open-air museums in Ireland are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Connemara Heritage & History Centre, Caherconnell Stone Fort, and Doagh Famine Village. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Ireland?
A regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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