Donegal County Museum
| County: | Co. Donegal |
| Tel: | 074-912 4613 |
| Fax: | 074-912 6522 |
| Email: | museum@donegalcoco.ie |
Donegal County Museum is based in a fine old stone building, which was once part of the Letterkenny Workhouse, opened in 1845. The Museum houses a fascinating range of artefacts covering all aspects of life in Donegal from the Stone Age to the 20th Century.
A series of temporary exhibitions are held in the ground floor gallery throughout the year. These exhibitions cover a wide variety of topics with something to suit all ages and interests.
Children's Activity Trails are available in the first floor gallery of the Museum. THese act as a fun guide to the Museum for children and are free of charge. The North West Film Archive is also available for viewing in the Museum. This digital archive contains a wide range of film material relating to the counties of Derry and Donegal. Access to the archive is free of charge.
General Information
| Address: | High Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
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| Telephone; | 074-912 4613 |
| Fax: | 074-912 6522 |
| Email: | museum@donegalcoco.ie |
| Location: | Situated across from the Revenue Office |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Mon-Fri: 10.00-16.30 Sat: 13.00-16.30 Closed for lunch 12.30-13.00 |
| Booking Contact: | Caroline Carr |
| Manager: | Judith McCarthy |
| Average Visit Length: | 40 minutes |
| Entrance Fees: | FREE ADMISSION |
| Exhibition: | History of Donegal from Stone Age to 20th Century. Languages: English |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Information Guide: | English, French, Polish, Spanish & Irish |
| Coach Parking: | No |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Letterkenny Historic Walks
Letterkenny contains a wealth of fascinating buildings from cathedrals to banks and museums to hospitals, all of which are linked to the historic development of the town. This brochure and map will help you choose a walking route between the various information panels and historic locations in the town. They will help you to find your way around the town on foot while at the same time discovering its history.
To download and print your walking map of Letterkenny click here.
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