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Donegal County Museum
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Family friendly
Free to visit
Rainy days
Free car parking
Visit Donegal County Museum, in Letterkenny, and explore the vast collection of historical artefacts relating to all aspects of life in Donegal.

Find the Donegal County Museum in a fine old stone building, once part of the historical Letterkenny workhouse.

Plan your visit around one of the temporary exhibitions held in the museum throughout the year. Learn about the history of Donegal from the Stone Age to the present day.

Why we like it
  • Admire the great collection of artefacts.
  • Listen to recordings from the North West Film Archive.
  • Visit a former historical Letterkenny workhouse. 
  • Learn about County Donegal's cultural heritage over the years.
Tips from locals

Make an appointment with the Archaeological Survey of Donegal in the Donegal County Museum building and see the original field notes, maps, plans and slides of well-known sites and monuments.

Contact details
High Rd, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Visit duration

We recommend planning to spend 1 to 2 hours here.

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