Museums in County Wexford
The Irish National Heritage Park near Wexford, the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica emigrant ship in New Ross, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy, Johnstown Castle with the Irish Agricultural Museum, and Hook Lighthouse.
County Wexford Museum Guide
Our guide lists 12 museums in County Wexford across 7 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in New Ross (4), Enniscorthy (2), and Ferns (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (33%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (25%), and City & Regional Museums (17%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €11 at the median, and the middle half charge between €9 and €15.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 8 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 Wexford
The best-known museums in County Wexford
Dunbrody Famine Ship ExperienceHistory · New Ross
Irish Agricultural MuseumHistory · Wexford
Irish National Heritage ParkRegional · Ferrycarrig
Wells House and GardensCastles & Palaces · Gorey- Enniscorthy CastleCastles & Palaces · Enniscorthy
- Ferns CastleCastles & Palaces · Ferns
- Hook LighthouseTechnology · Hook Head
- Kennedy HomesteadPeople · New Ross
- Medieval Ferns ExperienceRegional · Ferns
- National 1798 Rebellion CentreHistory · Enniscorthy
Museums in County Wexford with programs for families
- Dunbrody Famine Ship ExperienceHistory · New Ross
- Irish Agricultural MuseumHistory · Wexford
- Irish National Heritage ParkRegional · Ferrycarrig
- Wells House and GardensCastles & Palaces · Gorey
- Enniscorthy CastleCastles & Palaces · Enniscorthy
- Hook LighthouseTechnology · Hook Head
- Kennedy HomesteadPeople · New Ross
- National 1798 Rebellion CentreHistory · Enniscorthy
Wheelchair-accessible museums in County Wexford
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Wexford?
Our directory currently lists 12 museums in County Wexford across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Wexford?
Some of the best known are Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, Irish Agricultural Museum, Irish National Heritage Park, Wells House and Gardens, and Enniscorthy Castle.
Which museums in County Wexford offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Ferns Castle.
Which museums in County Wexford are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, Irish Agricultural Museum, and Irish National Heritage Park.
Which museums in County Wexford are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, Irish Agricultural Museum, and Kennedy Homestead. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in County Wexford?
A regular adult ticket costs €11 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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