Newry and Mourne Museum

Welcome to Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry and Mourne Museum first opened in 1986 in Newry Arts Centre and moved to larger premises at Bagenal’s Castle in March 2007.

The Castle’s exact location was lost over the years due to constant adaptation of the building, not least when the premises were purchased by Arthur McCann Ltd in 1894 and converted into a bakery.

Rediscovered in 1996 when McCann’s sold the site, the Castle has been sympathetically restored. During the restoration process, drawings from a survey of the Castle completed c.1568 allowed archaeologists to uncover many original features of the Castle and these have been interpreted for the visitor.

The main exhibitions in the Museum include prehistoric material, Newry as a merchant town, the working life of the area and modern experiences of living in a Border area.

Changes are made to the main exhibitions on an annual basis.

Tours

FREE tours of the main exhibitions are available each Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm, booking is advisable Tel. 0330 137 4422.

Audio guides

For visitors who just wish to take a stroll through the galleries the Museum provides FREE audio guides in English and Irish which provide more information on the Castle and exhibits.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Saturday:

10am – 4.30pm

Admission

Admission to the Museum is free of charge

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About

Newry and Mourne Museum first opened in 1986 in Newry Arts Centre and moved to larger premises at Bagenal’s Castle in March 2007.
What's On

The museums have a varied and stimulating series of events, activities and exhibitions that seek to provide access to their collections for public enjoyment.
Collections

The Collection in Newry and Mourne Museum comprises over 14,000 artefacts, including objects, documents and photographs, reflecting various aspects of the social, cultural and political heritage of the Newry and Mourne area.
Publications

Newry and Mourne Museum produces a booklet to accompany each of its temporary exhibitions.
Exhibitions

Newry and Mournes exhibitions tell the story of the development of the area from prehistoric times to the current day.
Learning

Welcome to the learning section where teachers and group leaders can find out more about Newry and Mourne Museum’s varied education programmes.
History of the Site

Rediscovered in 1996 when McCann’s sold the site, the Castle, and an adjoining warehouse built in the 1830s, have been sympathetically restored.
Research Resources

The Museum has archival collections which are available to research.

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Donating Artefacts and Documents

Donations of objects and documents by the public are pivotal to the work of a museum as it seeks to tell the stories of the past and help us understand our heritage.
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