Down County Museum

This restored 18th-century Gaol makes an ideal day out for families, groups, schools and individuals. Take a journey through 9,000 years of history through our permanent exhibition 'Down Through Time' or visit our restored cell block with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers. We also have temporary displays throughout the year. In addition the museum organises a host of special events every year. These range from talks, lectures and conferences to family days, living history events, seasonal events, craft workshops and demonstrations. The museum is fully accessible for families with young children, visitors with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users. Facilities include a tea room, where you can avail of home made lunches and snacks, toilets/baby changing available and the museum shop has an excellent range of books on local history, items of local crafts, children's goods and souvenirs. Euro accepted in shop and tea-room.

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Opening times

Opening Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 4.30pm

For further information please email museums@nmandd.org
Telephone +44 (0) 33 0137 4049

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Getting to the start by car

Directions from Town:Located 35km from Belfast. Follow the brown signs in Downpatrick.

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Price from £

Free Admission

*There is however a charge for some special events and for guided tours. Please contact us for more details.