Carrickfergus Museum
| County: | Co. Antrim |
| Tel: | 028-9335 8000 |
| Fax: | 028-9336 6676 |
| Email: | info@carrickfergus.org |
Located in the heart of the town, Carrickfergus Museum explores centuries of story through a range of fascinating collections that are being displayed in their home town for the first time. The Museum features material from National Museum Northern Ireland, the Royal Armouries and the British Museum, as well as the Carrickfergus Borough Council’s own collection.
Carrickfergus is Northern Ireland’s most excavated town and the finds provide a remarkable glimpse of life in medieval and later times. The museum reflects both the stories and experience of ordinary people and also the traumatic and tumultous events in the town’s history. Anglo-Norman conquest and settlement in the 12th Century; Cromwell’s campaign in Ireland in the 1640s; the Williamite campaign 1688-91; the 18th century wars with France and the American Colonies - all these historical events impacted on Carrickfergus and all are reflected in the displays.
General Information
| Address: | Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7DG |
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| Telephone; | 028-9335 8000 |
| Fax: | 028-9336 6676 |
| Email: | info@carrickfergus.org |
| Website: | http://www.carrickfergus.org |
| Location: | Carrickfergus Town Centre |
| Season: | All Year, Closed on Sundays |
| Open Times: | Apr-Sep: Mon-Sat: 10.00-18.00 Oct-Mar: Mon-Sat: 10.00-17.00 |
| Tours: | Yes 45 minutes |
| Booking Contact: | Tourist Information Centre |
| Manager: | Nuala Dalcz |
| Average Visit Length: | 1-2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: | Free entry |
| Audio Visual: | Yes, 5-10 Mins. Incorporated within Museum Gallery |
| Exhibition: | Yes, A modern interactive gallery designed to the highest standards that features a fascinating range of historical collections of Carrickfergus |
| Restaurant: | Yes |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Yes, features a range of quality gifts celebrating the local heritage |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | No |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Carrickfergus Treasures
The Museum presents an exhibition of treasure excavated in Carrickfergus. There are multi-media and audio-visual presentations. Facilities include an education/community room, a temporary exhibition gallery for touring and local exhibitions and a Community Archive room for displaying twentieth century material and recorded reminiscences. Cafe, craft/gift shop and full TIC on site. For further information, visit: www.mid-antrimmuseums.org
Conference & Incentive
Carrickfergus Museum forms part of a remarkable family of local heritage attractions in the locality. Carrickfergus is Northern Ireland’s oldest town with the finest and best preserved Anglo-Norman Castle in Ireland. Extensive 17th century town walls survive, along with a rich Christian Heritage that includes St. Nicholas’ Church, founded in 1182. A fascinating Victorian Gasworks also survives and has recently been restored and opened to the publc. With this concentration of history and heritage, Carrickfergus is an established ‘must see’ destination
Tourist Information Centre
The staff at Carrickfergus Tourist Information Centre pride themselves in the high level of customer care they offer to all customers who require their services. Whether you are planning a visit to Northern Ireland or simply travelling within the country, Carrickfergus is the place to visit. Professional and friendly staff will provide you with advice and assistance to help you gain the most from your visit
A full range of services is offered, including free maps and information leaflets, bus and rail timetables, information on events, local attractions and historical trails. A computerised reservations system is available for booking accommodation throughout Northern Ireland, and BABA for the rest of the UK. The Tourist Information Centre also has a local Museum with traditional gift shop, offering souvenirs and speciality items, all combining to enhance your visit to Carrickfergus
Open all year and most Bank Holidays, from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Mon to Sat) and 1.00 to 5.00 p.m. (Sun) extending to 6.00 p.m. during the months April to September
