Armagh County Museum

Armagh County Museum sits on the Georgian, tree-lined Mall near the centre of Armagh, a cathedral city close to the border. Opened in 1937 as Ireland's first county museum, it houses collections telling the story of the people connected with the city and county, including military uniforms, wedding dresses, ceramics, natural history specimens and railway memorabilia, alongside an art collection featuring well-known Irish artists. There's also an extensive reference library with local archive, photographic and map material, plus a programme of changing exhibitions. Staff aim to make all visitors feel welcome and are happy to help with enquiries. Found in the Museums & Galleries category for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, County Down, it makes an easy, low-key addition to a stay in the area.