Sligo County Museum, Sligo

Name: Sligo County Museum
Address: Sligo, Ireland

#7 among attractions in Sligo

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Sligo County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Sligo. The museum is housed in a former manse on Stephen Street, Sligo town. ()

Established: 1955 (69 years ago)Coordinates: 54°16'21"N, 8°28'22"W

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Sligo County Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sligo Abbey, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hawk's Well Theatre, St John the Baptist Cathedral.

~830 ftSE
1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Sligo, Ireland, lies Sligo Abbey, a monastic site steeped in history and spirituality. This Dominican friary, founded in the mid-13th century, stands as a testament to the region's rich ecclesiastical heritage and offers...
~1610 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith and history. This impressive church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a pivotal landmark in the city, serving both as a place of worship and a testament...
~1640 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Hawk's Well Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural arts and entertainment. This intimate venue, with a seating capacity that brings audiences up close to the performances, has been a central part of Sligo's cultural landscape...
~1330 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
7 min walk • St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo or more properly the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo but also known as Sligo Cathedral is one of two cathedral churches in the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in the Church of Ireland.
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
11 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
1.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Carns Cairn
39 min walk • Carns Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.
0.5 miNE
54°16'45"N • 8°27'56"W
Knocknarea Mountain, Sligo
14 min walk • Universities and schools
0.4 miE
Museum, Art gallery
The Model, Sligo
11 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Cranmore, Sligo
17 min walk • Cranmore is a large local authority housing development in Sligo, it is situated on the eastern side of Sligo town. It is the largest housing estate in the west of Ireland with 511 houses, it was built in five phases from the early seventies to 1985.
1 miN
Town
Rathbraughan
25 min walk • Rathbraughan is a townland in County Sligo, Ireland just north of Sligo Town. It gives its name to Rathbraughan Line, the main road through the area, and to Rathbraughan Park, a housing estate on the northern edge of Sligo Town which was built in the 1980s.
0.6 miNE
Universities and schools
Institute of Technology, Sligo
15 min walk • Institute of Technology Sligo was a state-funded third-level educational institution situated in the town of Sligo, Ireland. In April 2022, it was formally dissolved, and its functions became part of Atlantic Technological University. The institute has three faculties and nine departments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sligo County Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ambrosio and Bernado O'Higgins, Sligo (2 min walk), Sligo Abbey, Sligo (5 min walk), St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo (7 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo (8 min walk).

How to get to Sligo County Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sligo County Museum:

Train

Sligo Mac Diarmada (10 min walk)

Bus

Sligo Bus Station • Lines: 23 (10 min walk)
Sligo Institute of Technology • Lines: 23 (15 min walk)