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We are currently in level 5 restrictions. We will open when we are advised to do so.
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On 8 August 1920, the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Cork-born Daniel Mannix, whilst travelling from New York to Queenstown aboard the SS Baltic was arrested off the coast of Ireland by the Royal Navy and transferred to a destroyer, HMS Wivern.
The incident made headlines round the world. What was it about Mannix’s proposed visit to Ireland that led the British government to risk international opprobrium in having him arrested on the high seas in such dramatic circumstances.
Face coverings are currently mandatory in Museums and some other public spaces. Please ensure you have a face mask before entering the Museum to be compliant.
Our Library is currently closed and because of this, we are currently unable to accept book donations. We hope to resume this facility as soon as possible.
Ireland’s National Maritime Museum is housed in Dun Laoghaire’s 180-year-old Mariners Church, directly opposite the new DLR Lexicon library and easily accessible by DART suburban train and several bus services.
The museum’s greatest artefact is probably the building itself as it is one of a few custom built places of worship for seafarers remaining intact in the world today.
Experienced guides will bring you on a voyage of discovery, enthralling you with stories of discovery, heroism, war and disasters at sea. You will learn about maritime history, exploration, navigation, radio, deep-sea cable technology, nature, wildlife and view art inspired by the sea.
Halpin and the laying of the transatlantic cable
International Code of Signals
Admiralty charts
Discover the working of the Baily Optic
Radio Station/Morse code transmitter
Dun Laoghaire Town development
Our mission is to provide a great museum for everyone, this can only be done through your help and support. Even during our normal operations your support is greatly appreciated.
Our work still goes on, so we really need your help to get us through this difficult time. Please consider making a donation, if you are in a position to do so, so we can continue our work when our doors reopen.
