Museums in County Sligo
The Model arts centre and Sligo County Museum with its Yeats collection in Sligo, and the visitor centre at the Carrowmore megalithic cemetery.
County Sligo Museum Guide
Our guide lists 8 museums in County Sligo across 5 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Sligo (4), Ballinfull (1), and Grange (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (13%), Open-Air Museums (13%), and History & Cultural History (13%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €12.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 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 Sligo
The best-known museums in County Sligo
- The ModelArt · Sligo
- Carrowmore Megalithic CemeteryArchaeology · Sligo
- Lissadell House and GardensCastles & Palaces · Ballinfull
Sligo County MuseumRegional · Sligo- Coleman Irish Music CentreSpecial · Gurteen
- Sligo Folk ParkOpen-air · Riverstown
- Spanish Armada Visitor CentreHistory · Grange
- Yeats Society SligoPeople · Sligo
Museums in County Sligo with programs for families
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Sligo?
Our directory currently lists 8 museums in County Sligo across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Sligo?
Some of the best known are The Model, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Lissadell House and Gardens, Sligo County Museum, and Coleman Irish Music Centre.
Which museums in County Sligo offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example The Model and Sligo County Museum.
Which museums in County Sligo are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 2 are open, such as Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and Sligo Folk Park.
Which museums in County Sligo are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Sligo Folk Park and Spanish Armada Visitor 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 Sligo?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €16. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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