National Museum of Ireland, Country Life

About this place

The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, officially National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park from 2026, is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland. Located near Turlough village, 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast of Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland, and established in 2001, the museum is Ireland's only national museum outside Dublin. The museum exhibits the way of life of rural Irish people between 1850 and 1950, and is in the grounds of Turlough Park House. There are displays about the home, the natural environment, trades and crafts, communities, and working on the land and on water.

Visitor Information

Admission

Free

Getting There & Parking

National Museum of Ireland, Country Life is located in County Mayo, roughly 88 km (1h 20m drive) from Galway and 260 km (3h 50m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 133 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Corraun Castle (3.3 km away).