Exhibits
The Baily Optic
This working Optic is the light from Baily lighthouse in Howth, North Dublin. It was installed in 1902 and removed in 1972 when the lig...
Captain Robert Halpin
Born in Wicklow on the 17th February 1836, son of James Halpin, innkeeper of Wicklow Bridge House. (Now known as Bridge Tavern) He was...
Collecting our maritime heritage
Our staff are always happy to meet people who bring in objects or documents dealing with Ireland’s maritime heritage, whether to get an...
The Great Eastern
When the Great Eastern was launched in 1858 it was the largest ship in the world.
It was designed by a great Victorian engineer, Isamb...
Baily Optic
This working Optic is the light from Baily lighthouse in Howth, North Dublin. It was installed in 1902 and removed in 1972 when the lig...