Museums in County Waterford
Waterford Treasures with the Medieval Museum, the Bishop’s Palace and Reginald’s Tower in Waterford, and the House of Waterford Crystal.
County Waterford Museum Guide
Our guide lists 14 museums in County Waterford across 6 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Waterford (7), Dungarvan (2), and Lismore (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (29%), City & Regional Museums (21%), and Science & Technology (21%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 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 €10 and €11.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 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 Waterford
The best-known museums in County Waterford
Lismore Castle ArtsArt · Lismore
Reginald's TowerHistory · Waterford
Irish Museum of TimeTechnology · Waterford
Medieval MuseumHistory · Waterford- Bishop's PalaceHistory · Waterford
- Copper Coast Geopark Visitor CentreNature · Bunmahon
- Dungarvan CastleCastles & Palaces · Dungarvan
- House of Waterford CrystalTechnology · Waterford
Irish Silver MuseumArt · Waterford
Irish Wake MuseumHistory · Waterford
Museums in County Waterford with free admission
Museums in County Waterford with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in County Waterford
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Waterford?
Our directory currently lists 14 museums in County Waterford across 6 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Waterford?
Some of the best known are Lismore Castle Arts, Reginald's Tower, Irish Museum of Time, Medieval Museum, and Bishop's Palace.
Which museums in County Waterford offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Dungarvan Castle, Portlaw Heritage Centre, and Waterford County Museum.
Which museums in County Waterford are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 10 are open, such as Lismore Castle Arts, Reginald's Tower, and Irish Museum of Time.
Which museums in County Waterford are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Bishop's Palace, Dungarvan Castle, and House of Waterford Crystal. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in County Waterford?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €18.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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