Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum

4.5/5
(80) · Museum in Portlaoise, Ireland
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
This evocative museum is housed in a restored workhouse originally built in the midlands during the early 1850s. It is situated in Donaghmore, …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 80 reviews
Recent reviews
Tours
History
Kid Friendly
Time
Season
Weather
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Oct 11, 2024
We went to the Famine Museum and were so lucky to have Michael as our guide. He was passionate, knowledgable and brought the sad history to life. There are not many existing workhouses in Ireland, a… Full review by barbjagg
Jul 16, 2024
Tour was fabulous. Enda was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly! Such good value for money. Well worth a visit for anyone in the Midlands Full review by Aisling B
Jul 7, 2024
Great visit, Irish history at it's best and Michael is full of history and is very passionate about the place, what happened here should never be forgotten, a must visit for anyone interested in Iris… Full review by Stephen B

Questions & answers

Q:
Hi, we are interested in visiting the Museum on Wednesday, April 12th. Does anyone know what days/hours it is open? …
Q:
Hi, we are interested in visiting the Museum on Wednesday, April 12th. Does anyone know what days/hours it is open? Many thanks, Beth
A:
11-5
A:
Answer by kieran w · Sep 17, 2017
Q:
Hi there, Can you tell me if the opening hours of the Museum on the 8th of Sept and the cost per person. Thanking you Oonagh
A:
Sorry I am unable to provide that information, I think they will have a website, as when we visited it was still undergoing renovations, but I am sure it was open 11.00 and into the …
A:
Sorry I am unable to provide that information, I think they will have a website, as when we visited it was still undergoing renovations, but I am sure it was open 11.00 and into the afternoon.
A:
Answer by Kris H · Aug 28, 2015
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Data from: Tripadvisor