Museums in County Kildare
The Irish National Stud with its Horse Museum and Japanese Gardens near Kildare, and Castletown House in Celbridge, one of Ireland’s most important Palladian country houses.
County Kildare Museum Guide
Our guide lists 8 museums in County Kildare across 6 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Kildare (2), Maynooth (2), and Athy (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (25%), Special-Interest Museums (25%), and Science & Technology (25%) – 5 of our 12 categories are represented.
3 museums are free to visit.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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 Kildare
The best-known museums in County Kildare
Castletown HouseCastles & Palaces · Celbridge- Irish National Stud & GardensSpecial · Kildare
- Kildare Town Heritage CentreRegional · Kildare
- Maynooth CastleCastles & Palaces · Maynooth
- Museum of Style IconsSpecial · Newbridge
National Science and Ecclesiology Museum MaynoothTechnology · Maynooth- Shackleton ExperiencePeople · Athy
The Steam MuseumTechnology · Straffan
Museums in County Kildare with free admission
Museums in County Kildare with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in County Kildare
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Kildare?
Our directory currently lists 8 museums in County Kildare across 6 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Kildare?
Some of the best known are Castletown House, Irish National Stud & Gardens, Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Maynooth Castle, and Museum of Style Icons.
Which museums in County Kildare offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Maynooth Castle, Museum of Style Icons, and National Science and Ecclesiology Museum Maynooth.
Which museums in County Kildare are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Castletown House, Irish National Stud & Gardens, and Kildare Town Heritage Centre.
Which museums in County Kildare are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum of Style Icons, Shackleton Experience, and The Steam Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
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