Museums in County Clare
Clare Museum in Ennis, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience and the Burren Centre in Kilfenora.
County Clare Museum Guide
Our guide lists 14 museums in County Clare across 12 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Ennis (2), Kilrush (2), and Bunratty (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (29%), Archaeology & Antiquity (14%), and Open-Air Museums (14%) – 7 of our 12 categories are represented.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7 and €15.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 7 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 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 museums in County Clare
The best-known museums in County Clare
CraggaunowenOpen-air · Kilmurry
Clare MuseumHistory · Ennis- Bunratty Castle and Folk ParkOpen-air · Bunratty
- Caherconnell Stone FortArchaeology · Carron
- Cliffs of Moher Visitor ExperienceNature · Liscannor
- Dysert O’Dea Castle and Archaeology CentreArchaeology · Corofin
- Ennis FriaryHistory · Ennis
- Inis Cealtra Visitor ExperienceHistory · Mountshannon
- Loop Head LighthouseTechnology · Kilbaha
- Michael Cusack CentrePeople · Carran
Museums in County Clare with free admission
Museums in County Clare with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in County Clare
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Clare?
Our directory currently lists 14 museums in County Clare across 12 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Clare?
Some of the best known are Craggaunowen, Clare Museum, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Caherconnell Stone Fort, and Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.
Which museums in County Clare offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Clare Museum, Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience, and Scattery Island Visitor Centre.
Which museums in County Clare are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Caherconnell Stone Fort, and Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.
Which museums in County Clare are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Clare Museum, Caherconnell Stone Fort, and Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in County Clare?
A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €17.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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