The attraction and museum are presently closed for complete redevelopment which, when it reopens in June 2025, will be fully focused on Ernest Shackleton and polar exploration. The vision for the project is to become one of the world’s leading polar museum experiences.
View the plans for the new museum here.
Latest News & Events
Installation of the glass panels into the architectural iceberg shard has begun!!
Shackleton Autumn School 2024
As this years 24th Shackleton Autumn School which was held Friday 8th - Sunday 10th November 2024 at The Abbey has...
New site launch
We're putting the finishing touches to our new site, please bear with us!
Learn about Sir Ernest Shackleton
The Shackleton Museum has a permanent exhibition devoted to the polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.
Step into Athy’s past
Explore the ancient, medieval and post-16th century lives and achievements of the people of the town of Athy and its hinterland.