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Welcome to Down County Museum, where the rich heritage of County Down is brought to life in fascinating exhibitions, lively events and hands-on activities.- 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 museums have a varied and stimulating series of events, activities and exhibitions that seek to provide access to their collections for public enjoyment.
- Our Collections have been donated by local people and those with associations with the area.
- Our Museums have a wealth of information about their collections and have made it accessible through an extensive publication list which we hope you enjoy.
- Down County Museum and Newry and Mourne have a wide variety of objects on display in both permanent and temporary exhibitions.
- Both Down County Museum, and Newry and Mourne Museum have an active learning programme for all ages.
- Our Museums are both housed in heritage buildings that are important to interpreting the historical development of our area.
Experience our history
NMD Museums are...The story of Visit Mourne has a varied history. Over the years, the region has seen countless rebellions, insurrections and uprisings. Learn more about this turbulent past at Down County Museum.
- 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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