Dates for your Diary. The 23rd Shackleton Autumn School will take place on Fri 20th, Sat 21st and Sunday 22nd October...
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Museum closed due to redevelopment works
The Shackleton Museum will be closed to the public to facilitate redevelopment works within the Museum from Friday 9th...
Tune in at 6pm on RTÉ lyric fm on Sunday 4th December.The Naked Soul of Man, a story of music, leadership and resilience on Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition
This week's Lyric Feature is The Naked Soul of Man, a story of music, leadership and resilience on Shackleton's...
“Get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton”
Under the above title Kevin Kenny will give an overview of the life and achievement of the Kilkea-born Polar Explorer...
Nationwide visit the Shackleton Museum Athy
Anne Cassin's visit to the Shackleton Museum is on tonight Monday 7th November 2022 at 7pm on RTE
Unveiling of Ernest Shackleton mural 23rd Sept 2022
We celebrated a local hero on Culture Night in Athy, with the Unveiling of a mural by artist Eloise Gillow dedicated...
Unveiling of the Shackleton Mural
We cordially invite you to the unveiling of the Shackleton Mural by the Norwegian Ambassador Mari Skåre . On Culture...
Heritage Week 13 – 21st August 2022 at the Shackleton Museum Mon – Fri 10am-5pm. Weekend opening hours are 11.30am to 3.30pm
Name of Event: Shackleton Museum Treasure Hunt This event gives children a chance to explore in a fun and interactive...
‘After two years of ‘Virtually Shackleton’ the Shackleton Autumn School is delighted to return to its home at the Shackleton Museum, Athy from 28-30th October 2022.
‘After two years of ‘Virtually Shackleton’ the Shackleton Autumn School is delighted to return to its home at the...
Amundsen 150th Birthday
Amundsen's 150th birthday. All at the Shackleton Museum extends our best wishes to Geir and Staff in the Fram Museum,...
Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme Awards for Ireland
13 museums were celebrated at a ceremony in Kilkenny Castle on Wednesday 13th July having achieved official...
The Gordon Bennett Exhibition 2nd & 3rd July 2022
Join us in the Museum 2nd of July from 9am to 5pm as we showcase Gordon Bennett Memorabilia not seen before then step...
22nd Shackleton Autumn School
Welcome to our annual Shackleton Autumn School event! Explore this year’s edition of the Aumtumn School and previous editions at the link below.
Heritage Week
Explore the ancient, medieval and post-16th century lives and achievements of the people of the town of Athy and its hinterland.
Book your visit to the Shackleton Museum today
Currently close for redevelopment works. Apolgoies for any inconvenience.
Booking Recommended. Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm, on Weekends at request