Cavan County Museum

Cavan County Museum A tour of the Museum through its elegant indoor and outdoor exhibition galleries provides an insight into the heritage of Cavan from antiquity to recent times.
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Cavan County Museum, a magnificent 19th century building, which is beautifully situated amid extensive grounds nestling among the East Cavan lakes and drumlins, an ideal starting point for a relaxing family day out. Explore the award winning WWI Trench Experience, 1916 Rising, Battle of the Somme , Road to War - Path to Reflection Exhibitions in the Museums Peace Garden. When you have explored the

exhibition areas, why not pay a visit to our Craft and Coffee shops where you can relax and enjoy a snack. Afterwards you walk it all off with a leisurely stroll in the gardens and walkways in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, and for younger visitors the playground will be a welcome diversion. We welcome you to our Museum and hope you have an entertaining and enjoyable visit, and that you will come back again and again. Entrance fee:
€6 adults
€4 for children/seniors. No booking necessary unless a large group.

We are continuing our 30th birthday celebrations this month with another Free Entry Day and a Museum Garden Party!On Sat...
08/07/2026

We are continuing our 30th birthday celebrations this month with another Free Entry Day and a Museum Garden Party!

On Saturday, 25th July, the museum will be free of charge all day, from 10am to last entry at 4.15pm.

From 1.30pm we are also having a Garden Party, with another opportunity for visitors to take part in the Museum Memories project.

Finally at 2pm we will have the launch of Eoin Carpenter's book, 'The Story of Cavan'.

To book your place for the Garden Party and launch, contact the Museum at 0498544070 or email [email protected]

Cavan County Council fans Cavan Arts Cavan County Library Service This is Cavan Ramor Arts Centre Townhall Arts Centre Cavan Heritage

COFFEE SHOP CLOSED SATURDAY JULY 4TH 2026Please note that our coffee shop is closed today, Saturday July 4th 2026 - apol...
04/07/2026

COFFEE SHOP CLOSED SATURDAY JULY 4TH 2026

Please note that our coffee shop is closed today, Saturday July 4th 2026 - apologies for any inconvenience caused.

ONE WEEK TO GO!Step into the story of Major-General Sir Oliver Nugent at Cavan County Museum’s upcoming conference, Nuge...
27/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

Step into the story of Major-General Sir Oliver Nugent at Cavan County Museum’s upcoming conference, Nugent 100 - Cavan and the Great War, on July 4th.

Featuring speakers Dr Nick Perry, Ronan McGreevy and Dr Fionnuala Walsh, the event will explore Cavan’s connection to the First World War and the legacy of one of Ireland’s most notable military figures. The programme also includes lunch and tours of the museum’s WW1 Trench Experience.

Book online at www.cavanmuseum.ie/events

For more information contact:
📞 049 8544070
📧 [email protected]

22/06/2026
We had a busy day on Saturday for our Family Open Day! Vikings in the garden, German soldiers in the Trenches, Irish Con...
22/06/2026

We had a busy day on Saturday for our Family Open Day! Vikings in the garden, German soldiers in the Trenches, Irish Confederate soldiers in the Shared Space and Michael Collins' car at the front door!

Many thanks to Claíomh , The School of Irish Archaeology, Boyne Valley Viking Experience and all our visitors who joined us on Saturday - more photos from the day in our event album!

📸 Many thanks also to Ruth Carden Photography ( on Instagram) for the photographs!

Cathaoirleach Carmel Brady and Councillor Niamh Brady visited our Family Day and met some Vikings.
20/06/2026

Cathaoirleach Carmel Brady and Councillor Niamh Brady visited our Family Day and met some Vikings.

The Germans have invaded the trenches!
20/06/2026

The Germans have invaded the trenches!

The Vikings have invaded
20/06/2026

The Vikings have invaded

Address

Virginia Road
Ballyjamesduff
COUNTYCAVAN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

049 854 4070

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