Opening Times
Booking Essential
Wed- Fri 10am- 5pm
On Weekends at request
Located:
The Museum is located in the heart of the town with many amenities at your feet.
Parking
Parking is available in front and behind the museum and is a pay by meter system.
Coach parking is also available.
Bus :
Museum is within two-minute walk from town central bus stop
Train Station:
Museum is within a five-minute walk from the Athy Train Station
Cafe & Restaurant
Various cafe’s & restaurant’s available just on our doorstep.
Picnic Area
Picnic area available with scenic views by the river Barrow.
Picture Opportunities
Why not take a selfie with Sir Ernest Shackleton himself, our very own Lifesize statue of the great Antarctic explorer is available for a picture perfect opportunity.