National Science Museum, Maynooth

Name: National Science Museum
Address: Maynooth, Ireland

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The National Science and Ecclesiology Museum at Maynooth is a science museum and museum of ecclesiology, located on the joint campus of St Patrick's College, Maynooth and Maynooth University, Ireland. It is an institution of the college, having begun as an ecclesiological museum. ()

Established: 1934 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 53°22'43"N, 6°35'53"W

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Maynooth Ireland

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Day trips

National Science Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maynooth Castle, Royal Canal Greenway, Aula Maxima, Laraghbryan.

~1270 ftNE
Ruins, Historical place, Historic walking areas
Maynooth Castle, Maynooth
7 min walk • Maynooth Castle is a ruined 12th century castle in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland which stands at the entrance to the South Campus of Maynooth University.
~1720 ftE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Royal Canal Greenway, Maynooth
9 min walk • The Royal Canal Greenway is a greenway, in Ireland, which will become part of the western section of EuroVelo EV2, and the Dublin-Galway Greenway. Since its official opening in March 2021, it is the longest greenway in Ireland.
~660 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Aula Maxima, Maynooth
4 min walk • Aula Maxima, officially the McMahon Hall, is a theatre building in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It was built in 1893. Aula Maxima comes from Latin, meaning Great Hall. The building is also known simply as "The Aula".
0.7 miW
Cemetery
Laraghbryan
18 min walk • Laraghbryan is the site of an old monastic settlement, cemetery and ruined church, 1 kilometre west of Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It is the site of a graveyard which is in use by the Roman Catholic Parish of Maynooth.
~410 ftNW
Universities and schools
St Patrick's College, Maynooth
2 min walk • St Patrick's College, Maynooth, is the "National Seminary for Ireland", and a pontifical university, located in the town of Maynooth, 24 km from Dublin, Ireland. The college and seminary are often referred to as Maynooth College.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Science Museum?

Nearby attractions include St Patrick's College, Maynooth (2 min walk), Aula Maxima, Maynooth (4 min walk), Maynooth Castle, Maynooth (7 min walk).

National Science Museum, Maynooth

Facts and practical information

Maynooth plan & book

National Science Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Maynooth Castle, Maynooth

Royal Canal Greenway, Maynooth

Aula Maxima, Maynooth

Laraghbryan

St Patrick's College, Maynooth

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Science Museum?