Maria Edgeworth Centre
Museum in a nineteenth-century school in Edgeworthstown on the life of the novelist Maria Edgeworth and early national education in Ireland.
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About the museum
The Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown, County Longford, celebrates the life and legacy of Maria Edgeworth, who was born in 1768 and played an important part in the development of the modern novel.
The museum is housed in a nineteenth-century national school building and also shares the story of the early national education system in Ireland. Visitors can book heritage tours, and the centre also offers a heritage and literary trail through Edgeworthstown.
The centre is operated by the Edgeworthstown District Development Association, a not-for-profit voluntary community charity. It hosts talks and workshops and an annual festival devoted to Maria Edgeworth.
Highlights
- Life and work of the novelist Maria Edgeworth
- Story of Ireland’s early national schools in a nineteenth-century school building
- Heritage tours and the Edgeworthstown Heritage and Literary Trail
- Talks, workshops and an annual festival
Permanent exhibition
- Maria Edgeworth and early national education – The permanent display tells the story of the novelist Maria Edgeworth and of the first national schools in Ireland, in a nineteenth-century school building.
- Operated by
- Edgeworthstown District Development Association (EDDA)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7.50 |
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| Children & teens | €3free up to age 9 · Ages 10 to 16. Children under 10 are free when accompanied by an adult. |
| Families | €20Two adults and two children. |
The adult price applies from age 16.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 9 |
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| Family ticket | €20 · Two adults and two children. |
A family ticket is available.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Heritage tours can be booked online; group tours in Longford and a heritage and literary trail of Edgeworthstown are also offered. |