Top 10 Museums in County Tipperary, Province of Munster

Tipperary agricultural and heritage museum, Golden,Co.Tipperary, hold quiet a variety of items relating to our Irish Heritage, we have an old shop, pub, kitchen,chemist and forge, we also have vintage machinery ie. Tractors, Horse Carts, Horse Carraige, Donkey Trap, Hay Float,quiet a lot of old horse related machinery.We have a large display of Tractor Seats on display. Our business also includes an old cottage, which we use for Historical talks, we have an Irish Night every wednesday, starts at 8 o,clock,this night consists of Irish story telling, poems, traditional Irish songs and Irish music, anyone on the night can take part, as this is a social evening for anyone who wishes to take part or just wants to watch and listen. Tea, Coffee and Scones offered throughout the evening.

Thomas MacDonagh, Irish patriot, poet, teacher and a leader of Ireland's 1916 insurrection now has a museum and heritage centre in his home town of Cloughjordan. This centre is located in a renovated MacDonagh family home and brings to the public the story of this man and the place in which he grew up.

Explore the story of the horse and its role in Irish culture over 2000 years. Located in the heart of the Golden Vale, the Fethard Horse Country Experience offers visitors the opportunity to discover the rich culture and heritage of the region. Part of Ireland’s Ancient East, this interactive experience examines the relationship between the people, the land itself and the horse revealing how they are all inextricably linked. Spread out over two floors within C17th Tholsel building the interactive nature of the exhibition makes it an enjoyable and informative experience for all ages. The entire building is Wheelchair Accessible.

South Tipperary Arts Centre was founded over 20 years ago to be a focal point for the arts in Clonmel & County Tipperary. The centre is situated in a beautiful, light-filled Modernist building on Nelson St. The building houses a gallery & a spacious workshop. As well as presenting a range of visual art exhibitions, we also host events such as music, performance, poetry readings and dance.

Nenagh Heritage Centre is located in two stone Georgian buildings which were built in between 1840 and 1842 as the Governor's house and Gate house of an extensive gaol complex for North Tipperary . We also provide a research service for people whose ancestors orginated in North Tipperary .

Cashel Folk Village/1916 Easter Rising Museum is Irelands ONLY 1916 Easter Rising/Irish War of Independence/Irish Civil War Museum COMBINED, and also Irelands ONLY 1916 Easter Rising Garden of Remembrance/Memorial Plaza COMBINED. Additional features are 1 The Great Irish Famine Museum 2 The Penal Chapel 3 The Original Tinkers Caravan, which was home to 14 children plus their parents 4 The Blacksmiths Forge 5 St. Dominics Wishing Well 6 The Entrance Museum, which is full of original artifacts/memorabilia dating from 20,000 years ago up to the 20th century. Described as A ONE/STOP/SHOP HISTORICAL MASTERCLASS in The Public Sector Magazine, this is a MUST VISIT site.

Welcome to The Craft Granary, a beautifully restored 19th Century grain store, located in Church St. Cahir, Co Tipperary. It acts as a showcase for quality handcrafted items from the South East of Ireland. Our craft centre features pottery, glassware, woodturning, occasional furniture, photography, fashion accessories, soft furnishings, handmade cards, jewellery, childrens toys with a celtic twist and local food products. We are members of the Craft Council of Ireland so all our products are unique and meet a high standard of craftsmanship. A Gallery on the 1st floor features exhibitions by local artists and sculptors and entry is free of charge.