Join us in the Museum 2nd of July from 9am to 5pm as we showcase Gordon Bennett Memorabilia not seen before then step...
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Shackleton Museum welcomes Chilean Ambassador Ms. Carla Serazzi and Ms Pilar Gonzalez-Pizarro(Consular Assistant)
Ms. Carla Serazzi Chilean Ambassador and Ms Pilar Gonzalez-Pizarro(Consular Assistant) visited the Shackleton Museum...
22nd Shackleton Autumn School
The dates for the upcoming Autumn School are Friday 28th October to Sunday 29th October 2022.
Antarctica in Athy
After 2 great weekends in Athy celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg,our National Day of Youth. Young people of Athy built upon...
Journey of the Crow’s Nest
On Wednesday 25th May 2022 the Crow’s nest from the Quest Ship began the first part of its journey to South Georgia...
Shackleton’s Cabin
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Shackleton Museum in 150 seconds
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Shackleton’s Cabin
Monday 2nd May at 6.30pm, not to be missed.
Shackleton’s Cabin Première
Fantastic evening at the World première of the documentary on Shackleton's Cabin in the Stella Theatre. A brilliant...
Wreck of Endurance found
The Shackleton Museum Athy is excited at the great news that the wreck of Endurance has now been found in the Weddell...
Norwegian Ambassador visits Athy
A very enjoyable day was had by Norwegian Ambassador Mari Skåre, Torunn Stokke Griffin and Anna Bjørhovde while they...
Today marks a very special day-Shackleton’s Birthday
To commemorate Shackleton’s birthday in this the Centenary year of his death we are sending you a gift of our latest...
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.
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