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, Irish, French and German 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.
