Arklow Maritime Museum, Arklow

#1 among attractions in Arklow

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The Arklow Maritime Museum opened in 1976 in the old technical school on Saint Marys Road in Arklow, County Wicklow. Its original purpose was to celebrate the town's rich seafaring heritage, described by the late maritime historian John de Courcy Ireland in a letter to the museum as "Ireland's Most Maritime Town". In 2009, the museum moved to its current location at the Bridgewater Shopping Centre. ()

Established: 1976 (48 years ago)Coordinates: 52°47'55"N, 6°8'58"W

Address

The Bridgewater Centre North QuayArklow Ireland

Contact

+353 402 91683

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Day trips

Arklow Maritime Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arklow Hill, Avoca, Pearse Park.

3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Arklow Hill
86 min walk • "Arklow Hill" or "Ballymoyle Hill" dominates the town of Arklow to the south and is situated in the southeastern section of the Wicklow Mountains, just 2 km from the Irish Sea coast.
6 miNW
Town
Avoca
154 min walk • One of the main attractions in Avoca is the world-famous Avoca Handweavers, a family-run business that has been weaving its magic since 1723. Visitors can explore the weaving mill and watch skilled artisans at work, creating beautiful textiles using traditional methods.
0.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Pearse Park, Arklow
22 min walk • Pearse Park or Pearse's Park, is an GAA stadium in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland. It is the home of the Wicklow hurling and camogie teams. The ground has a capacity of about 5,000.