Limerick Museum, Limerick

Limerick Museum, Limerick

Limerick City Museum, also known as the Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum, was founded in 1906 and housed in the building which is now the city art gallery. The museum is now located next to the main entrance of King John's Castle on the east bank of the River Shannon.

The ground floor of the museum is dedicated to the history of the city of Limerick and objects associated with the city. Upstairs is an art gallery with temporary displays. The museum is run by Limerick City Council. Entry to the museum is free.
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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

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Limerick Museum on Map

Sight Name: Limerick Museum
Sight Location: Limerick, Ireland (See walking tours in Limerick)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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Limerick Introduction Walking Tour

Limerick Introduction Walking Tour

Claudius Ptolemy, the great geographer of the ancient world, drew a map of Ireland in 150 AD. Indicated on the map was a place now called King's Island. It is said generous King Cormac ruled here in the 4th century. Here is where St Patrick baptized King Carthann the Fair in 434. Here is the ancient heart of Limerick.

St Munchin had been the first bishop of Limerick in 652. In 812, Vikings...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles