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RMS Leinster Commemoration

Monday October 10th

On Monday 10th of October 2022, there will be a Commemoration of the sinking of the RMS Leinster. It will be held at the ‘Leinster Anchor’ in Dún Laoghaire at 10:00am.

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.

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Opening Times

Open Daily
11:00 to 5:00

Prices

Opening 21st April

Captain Halpin Exhibition

The Halpin exhibition has three strands, the man himself and his uniform, the ship he commanded, the Great Eastern, and the achievement in laying the first successful trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. Most of the artefacts in the display are part of “The Halpin Collection”, donated by the Halpin family.

The Chilean Ambassador Visits

The Chilean Ambassador to Ireland, Ms. Carla Serazzi, accompanied by the Second Secretary Daniel Mora, was received on March 3 by members of the Maritime Museum. More

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CE Scheme Recruitment

We are Hiring

The Maritime Museum is looking to recruit for the following positions: Receptionist, Cleaner/Caretaker and an Office Administrator

Tuesday 11.00 to 17.00 hrs

Library Opening Times

Museum Library is only open on Tuesdays (11.00 to 17.00). Appointments to be booked in advance by email to librarian@mariner.ie

Lecture Series:

Ireland and the WW1 Endgame

My search for Du Teillay

SS Isolda

Archbishop Mannix

A Dangerous Stretch of Water

Cpt Robert Halpin

Ghost Ship Legends

Dalkey Coast Watchers

Ernest Shackleton

Open every day 11:00am–5.00pm . See our Admission Fees here

National Maritime Museum

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.

Here’s a 3D view of the Museum

Kindly produced by Terry McDonagh.

Pride of Place Award Winner 2019

The National Maritime Museum received a special award for at the Pride of Place Awards ceremony which took place on Saturday 30^th November in Lyrath Estate Kilkenny.

They noted that the Museum was“…an exceptional showcase of a heritage that is of the utmost importance and international interest…” Read more