Clew Bay Heritage Centre

About this place

Clew Bay Heritage Centre is a local history museum in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. Located in the west of the town, on the pier, it illustrates the social history and heritage of the Clew Bay area and Westport. Topics covered include Croagh Patrick, Grace O'Malley, John MacBride, Maud Gonne, the Irish War of Independence, the 1798 Rebellion and schooling in the area. The museum is located in a 19th-century stone building, once used for holding live pigs prior to transport, donated by the Harbour Board. It was founded by Westport Historical Society in 1987. Tour guides describe it as "a chaotic but engaging jumble" and "a veritable garage sale of history."

Visitor Information

Admission

Paid

Accessibility

Limited

Getting There & Parking

Clew Bay Heritage Centre is located in County Mayo, roughly 87 km (1h 15m drive) from Galway and 286 km (4h 10m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 139 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Custom House Studios and Gallery (0.5 km away).