Museums in County Limerick
The Hunt Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art and King John’s Castle in Limerick, the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum and the Lough Gur visitor centre.
County Limerick Museum Guide
Our guide lists 14 museums in County Limerick across 8 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Limerick (6), Bruff (2), and Adare (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (21%), History & Cultural History (14%), and Art & Design (14%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
6 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €12.50.
1 museum is 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 Limerick
The best-known museums in County Limerick
King John's CastleCastles & Palaces · Limerick
Hunt MuseumArt · Limerick
Limerick City Gallery of ArtArt · Limerick
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime MuseumTechnology · Foynes
The People's Museum of LimerickHistory · Limerick- Adare Heritage CentreRegional · Adare
- Castleconnell Heritage CentreRegional · Castleconnell
- Desmond Castle and Banqueting HallCastles & Palaces · Newcastle West
- Irish Palatine Heritage CentreRegional · Rathkeale
- Knights of Glin ExperiencePeople · Glin
Museums in County Limerick with free admission
Museums in County Limerick with programs for families
- King John's CastleCastles & Palaces · Limerick
- Hunt MuseumArt · Limerick
- Limerick City Gallery of ArtArt · Limerick
- Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime MuseumTechnology · Foynes
- Adare Heritage CentreRegional · Adare
- Lough Gur Visitor Centre and Lakeshore ParkArchaeology · Bruff
- Thomond Park MuseumSpecial · Limerick
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Limerick?
Our directory currently lists 14 museums in County Limerick across 8 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Limerick?
Some of the best known are King John's Castle, Hunt Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, and The People's Museum of Limerick.
Which museums in County Limerick offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Limerick City Gallery of Art, Adare Heritage Centre, Castleconnell Heritage Centre, and Desmond Castle and Banqueting Hall.
Which museums in County Limerick are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as King John's Castle, Limerick City Gallery of Art, and Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum.
Which museums in County Limerick are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Adare Heritage Centre. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in County Limerick?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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