Museums in County Laois
The neoclassical country house Emo Court in Emo and the Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum in a 19th-century workhouse.
County Laois Museum Guide
Our guide lists 5 museums in County Laois across 5 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Abbeyleix (1), Attanagh (1), and Emo (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (40%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (20%), and Special-Interest Museums (20%) – 4 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 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 Laois
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Laois?
Our directory currently lists 5 museums in County Laois across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Laois?
Some of the best known are Stradbally Woodland Railway, Abbeyleix Heritage House, Emo Court, Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum, and Mountmellick Museum.
Which museums in County Laois are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Mountmellick Museum.
Which museums in County Laois are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Stradbally Woodland Railway. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
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