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DISCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND THE TREASURES OF IRELAND'S OLDEST CITY. Located within a few paces of each other, the multi-award-winning museums tell the 1,100-year-old story of Waterford from its foundation in 914 AD by Viking sea pirates.
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Epic Walking Tour
Take the Epic Walking Tour through the streets and buildings, through 1000 years of Waterford’s history from the Vikings to the Victorians.

NEW MUSEUM
Irish Wake Museum – Rituals of Death
Explore Ireland’s first ever Wake Museum - experience traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times right up to the 20th century.

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Irish Silver Museum
Since the Viking period in Ireland, silver has been a most prized metal and a means of exchange.

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The Irish Museum of Time
This refurbished gothic-style church is a fitting home for what is beyond doubt the finest collection of Irish timepieces in the world.

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Bishop’s Palace
This exquisite architectural jewel, now a museum, continues to delight over 250 years later, the ground and first floors furnished as a very elegant 18th-century townhouse.

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Medieval Museum
Step back into Medieval Waterford as you begin your tour in the 13th century Choristers Hall and 15th Century Wine vault.

King of the Vikings
Experience the thrill of raiding the Viking settlement they called 'Vadrefjordyr'. The King of the Vikings - the world's first Viking VR adventure.

Reginald’s Tower
Reginald’s Tower is Waterford’s landmark monument and Ireland’s oldest civic building.
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Plan your visit
Whether you are a first-time visitor or regular visitor, it's always important to plan your visit. Here we have some top tips from our team of experts to help you enjoy your time at the Waterford Treasures.
Epic Walking Tour
CLOSED
Monday to Friday
12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Saturday
12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Sunday/Bank Holiday
12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Irish Wake Museum – Rituals of Death
CLOSED
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:15 am — 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sunday/Bank Holiday
11:00 am — 5:00 pm
Irish Silver Museum
CLOSED
Monday to Friday
9:30 am — 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sunday/Bank Holiday
11:00 am — 5:00 pm
The Irish Museum of Time
CLOSED
Monday to Friday
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sunday/Bank Holiday
11:00 am — 5:00 pm
Bishop’s Palace
CLOSED
Monday to Friday
9:15 am — 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sunday/Bank Holiday
11:00 am — 5:00 pm
Medieval Museum
CLOSED
Monday to Friday
9:15 am — 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:30 am — 5:00 pm
Sunday/Bank Holiday
11:00 am — 5:00 pm

Our team here at Waterford Treasures are on hand to assist you with any questions you may have.
Our museums have different opening times, prices, addresses & facilities.
What’s on
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International Festival of Time 2025
Join the ‘Masters’ of the watchmaking world for the 2025 International Festival of Time!

Pottery Painting, Shards and Chardonnay
Join us this February for a unique evening to celebrate Valentine’s (or Galentine’s!) Day at the Medieval Museum.
Past

Lunchtime Talks with Dr. Eugene Broderick
Join us this February for a series of talks with Dr. Eugene Broderick
Visit Ireland's Oldest City
one stay,
one itinerary
Reputed to be Ireland’s oldest city – Waterford is certainly richly decked in Viking tales, architecture, finery and folklore.
Waterford in 1 day: Explore Ireland’s Oldest City in One Day
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Founded in 914 AD by Vikings from Norway, Waterford City is over 1100 years old making it Ireland’s oldest City. Today, Waterford is a vibrant and picturesque city that has managed to carefully maintain its important heritage, while also having a lively and modern shopping area, filled with cafes, award winning restaurants and an excellent mix of traditional, local and contemporary pubs.
Waterford in 2 days: Discover our City and Country experience over two days
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Waterford Treasures and Mount Congreve Gardens – Two gems in Ireland’s Ancient East.
From the countryside to the city, discover 1000 years of history in 1000 paces in Ireland’s first open-air museum – Waterford Treasures. Featuring the largest private collection of plants globally, Mount Congreve is one of the most famous gardens in Ireland.
This two-day experience will leave you with a rich understanding of Waterford’s heritage and make for an unforgettable visit to Ireland’s South East.
Uncover Ireland's Ancient East
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Experience Ireland’s Ancient East where vibrant history and modern life meet. Enjoy memorable food experiences, wander down the cobbled streets of medieval towns and explore the gorgeous gardens of this scenic region.
Hear local legends and mythical tales of the east of Ireland on a lively walking tour or travel back in time at an ancient monastic site. Head on an epic mountain hike and after, experience the cultural riches of the incredible cities.
Stories highlights

Waterford Treasures Waterford 1100 Monthly Talks – Robert Fisk

Murder Aboard the Earl of Sandwich: The Pirates of Dollar Bay

Suirside Silver: 2004 FAI Cup runners-up medal

Rivalries, Royals and Rabbits: The Art of Waterford’s Great Charter Roll

Morbid Monuments: The Great Plague and the Cadaver Tomb

Embroidering the Truth: Sailors and the Art of the Sea

Luke Wadding: The Man who gave us St. Patrick’s Day

Crazy Cures for Ancient Ailments: Medieval Medicine in Ireland

The Burning of Bridget Cleary: Witches, Fairies and the Danger of Superstition

The 1918 Flu Pandemic in Ireland

The Easter Rising of 1916: Four Waterford Volunteers

The Devil’s Drink and Disturber of the Peace: The History of Coffee in Ireland

The Festival of Bealtaine: Traditional Piseogs and practices for May Day

Charles Stewart Parnell: Irish nationalist & lost English cricketer?

Crusades, Conspiracies and Coercion: The Knights Templar in Waterford

The French Connection: Letitia Bonaparte Wyse

Tea: The Origins of Our National Drink

The Show-Stopping, Chart-Topping Career of Brendan Bowyer

Tainted by the Stain of Original Sin: Irish Participation in the Atlantic Slave Trade

Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts: A Life Under the Microscope

What’s in a name? The story of where Denny’s sausages got their gold medal

Paddy Coad: The Greatest Irish Player Never to Play in England

The Viking Slave Trade in Ireland

Inaugural ‘Waterford International Festival of Time’ announced coming May 2022

The MET Gala: Monroe, Kardashian and textile conservationists

Winner alright, Winner alright!

Who did good and prayed for all. And banished the Devil from Loftus Hall

Waterford and Wine Through the Centuries

Inaugural ‘Waterford International Festival of Time’ announced for May 2022

‘Back for the Irish Nation…’: The Withdrawal of British Forces from Waterford City 1922

Royal Connections – A Chronicle of Waterford’s Royal Visits

Bringing Home the Bacon – Food in Medieval Ireland

Oliver Cromwell and the Siege of Waterford in 1649

The Jail Wall Disaster

PATRICK JOSEPH MAHON: FORGOTTEN WORLD NO. 1 GOLFER?

Waterford and the last Great Auk of Ireland

Great Calligraphy Festival to celebrate the Art of Writing in Waterford – the Great Parchment Book

Great Calligraphy Festival Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford

Waterford Treasures Nationwide Museum Showcase

Crotty the Robber – A Waterford Legend

New Geneva – The Town That Never Was

Families are invited to enjoy a new free ‘Treasures Trail’ in Waterford

Murder in the Palace! Dastardly Darcy and the Doctor who played Detective

Stephen de Fulbourn – The Money Was Only Resting In His Account

Official Opening of the Irish Silver Museum by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe

Blog: Bullion, Bands and Brooches: Silver Culture During the Viking age

Bullion, Bands and Brooches: Silver Culture during the Viking Age

The Longitude Problem – How One Man Saved Sea Travel With A Watch

Blog: The Longitude Problem – How One Man Saved Sea Travel With A Watch

Waterford Treasures re-opens with a brand new ‘Freedom of Waterford’ Tour.

Reginald’s Tower – Once, Twice, Three Times a Prison.
Reginald’s Tower – Once, Twice, Three Times a Prison

The Siege of Waterford 1495.

The Siege of Waterford 1495

The Irish Museum of Time makes the news in the Irish Times.

A Pirate’s Life For Me – The Real Lives of Munster Pirates.

A Pirate’s Life For Me – The Real Lives of Munster Pirates

It’s almost Earth Day.

The Irish Museum of Time.

Tell it to the Bees: Brehon Beekeepers

So, What’s the deal with Sea Shanties?

Meitheal 2021 – Virtual Global Travel Trade Fair, IRELAND

Good Friday: History, Origins, Traditions, And Rituals by Alex Shute.

Waterford Treasures on RTE Nationwide – Mon.1st February with the marriage of Strongbow & Aoife.

Happy New Year from everyone at Waterford Treasures & King of the Vikings.

Death of the former Mayor and Labour Party stalwart Pat Hayes.

Happy Christmas from Waterford Treasures.

Generous donation from the US Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency, Mr. Edward F. Crawford.

Another Award for Waterford Treasures from Lux Lifestyle Magazine.

Christmas Shop now open in the Medieval Museum with a massive 50% Off!

Medieval Museum and the Bishop’s Palace re-open to the public, see you soon!

Vikings to Victorians: Waterford Offers a Broad Breath of History.

Lionel Richardson: ‘the greatest daffodil grower in the world’.

Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions – Waterford Treasure closure.

Republic of Ireland Prestige Award 2020 by Corporate LiveWire.

Davy Walsh: Waterford-born Linfield Legend

Urban Squalor in Georgian Waterford: Filth, Falls and Fever.

Freemasons in Ireland and further afield.

Freemasons in Ireland (and Further Afield)

Update on Level 3 restrictions for closure of Waterford Treasures.

Lionel Richardson: ‘the greatest daffodil grower in the world’

John Dwyer Trad Weekend – Imagine Arts Festival Waterford.

Concubines and ‘lady wives’: the family life of the British officer in the early days of the Raj.

Concubines and ‘lady wives’: the family life of the British officer in the early days of the Raj

‘A CYCLING CARNIVAL’: Ireland v England, People’s Park, Waterford – 11th August 1891.

‘A CYCLING CARNIVAL’: Ireland v England, People’s Park, Waterford – 11th August 1891

Spring Heeled Jack: Notorious Urban Legend or the work of the ‘Mad Marquess’ of Waterford?

Spring Heeled Jack: Notorious Urban Legend or the work of the ‘Mad Marquess’ of Waterford?

The Lost Eleven Days of 1752.

The Lost Eleven Days of 1752

Safety First at the King of the Vikings.

The Irish Museum of Time with support from Bolster Flooring.

The Exile of Diarmuid Mac Murchada.

The Exile of Diarmuid Mac Murchada

The Helen of Ireland: The Abduction of Derbforgaill Iníon Maechleachlainn.

The Helen of Ireland: The Abduction of Derbforgaill Iníon Maechleachlainn

Face Masks/Coverings Compulsory in Museums from Mon.10th August.

TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2020 – Best of the Best!

Thomas Francis Meagher and the Fighting 69th.

Thomas Francis Meagher and the Fighting 69th

Danny Morgan: Cheltenham Gold Cup Winning Jockey & Trainer.

Ninth Definitive Stamp Series issued.

Danny Morgan: Cheltenham Gold Cup Winning Jockey & Trainer

Was Anne Boleyn born in Carrick-on-Suir?

Was Anne Boleyn born in Carrick on Suir?

Waterford Treasures awarded their COVID-19 Safety Charter from Fáilte Ireland.

Time is flying by at the Irish Museum of Time – coming soon!

Medieval Mead and Waterford Whiskey: A history of Spirits in Waterford

Re-opening of the Georgian Bishop’s Palace & the King of the Vikings 3D Adventure.

Celtic Squash Club: A ‘great Waterford nursery’!

The Irish Museum of Time, Greyfriars Church, Waterford, IRELAND.

Celtic Squash Club: A ‘great Waterford nursery’

Fáilte Ireland’s COVID-19 Safety Charter for the tourism sector.

A Very Viking Funeral: The Woodstown Warrior.

Re-opening of the award winning Medieval Museum today, Mon.29th June.

The Wool Trade in Waterford in the Middle Ages

‘Exquisite Gold Ring Brooch’ from about 1210.

The Great Parchment Book of Waterford.

Relic of the True Cross on display in the award winning Medieval Museum.

The only piece of clothing left from King Henry VIII, the Cap of Maintenance.

The Great Charter Roll of Waterford – the worlds first PowerPoint presentation!

Paddy Coad: The Greatest Irish Player Never to Play in England.

Medieval Museum will re-open on Monday 29th June, online booking only.

Tainted by the Stain of Original Sin: Irish Participation in the Atlantic Slave Trade.

The Show-Stopping, Chart-Topping Career of Brendan Bowyer!

Brendan Bowyer – Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Tea: The Origins of Our National Drink

‘Full Accreditation’ status in the Heritage Council Museum Standards Programme.

The French Connection: Letitia Bonaparte Wyse

Happy 40th Anniversary to Liam & Ann Cusack of the Granville Hotel, Waterford, Ireland

WLR FM Radio Historical Pieces with Eamonn McEneaney on The Big Breakfast Blaa.

Crusades, Conspiracies and Coercion: The Knights Templar in Waterford

The Festival of Bealtaine: Traditional Piseogs and practices for May Day

The Devil’s Drink and Disturber of the Peace: The History of Coffee in Ireland

Crazy Cures for Ancient Ailments: Medieval Medicine in Ireland.

Corona Virus (COVID-19) ***UPDATE***

Embroidering the Truth: Sailors and the Art of the Sea.

King of the Vikings re-opens Fri.13th March at 10:30 am.

Teresa Deevy was a dramatist, nationalist and women’s rights activist. #IWD2020

Rivalries, Royals and Rabbits: The Art of Waterford’s Great Charter Roll

Waterford Treasures Talks 2020 – Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell

Cruel Fates and ‘Unnatural Mothers’ – Abandoned Children in Georgian Waterford

Murder Aboard the Earl of Sandwich: The Pirates of Dollar Bay

4 Lunchtime Talk with Dr.Eugene Broderick for February.

Free Entry to Waterford Treasures from Waterford Credit Union!

Cruel Fates and ‘Unnatural Mothers’ – Abandoned Children in Georgian Waterford

A Corrupt Corporation: The Newport/ Alcock agreement of 1818

A Corrupt Corporation: The Newport/ Alcock agreement of 1818

A Feast or a Famine: the eating habits of the rich in the eighteenth century

2020 Chinese New Year – The year of the Rat.

A Feast or a Famine: the eating habits of the rich in the eighteenth century

Bliain an Áir: The forgotten famine of 1740-41

Bliain an Áir: The forgotten famine of 1740-41

A Very Victorian Funeral: Weird Waterfordians

A Very Victorian Funeral: Weird Waterfordians

Georgian January: The Slightly Saucy Fairytale of Dorothea Jordan

Georgian January: The Slightly Saucy Fairytale of Dorothea Jordan

Georgian January – The Grand Tour and Young Irish Men in the Eighteenth Century

A Stitch in Time – The long history of the wristwatch

A New Year in New York – The history of the Waterford Crystal Times Square Ball!

A New Year in New York – The history of the Waterford Crystal Times Square Ball!

The Christmas Truce of 1914

Christmas Opening Hours 2020

A Viking Christmas: Yule in Vadrarfjordr

Looking for a gift this Christmas!

A Saturnalia Miracle! the Pagan Origins of Christmas

From Giant dogs to Giant Deer, read our new blog!

Object in Focus Part 2: The Irish Elk Antlers and Victorian Conservation Efforts

Man’s Best Friend: The long history of the Irish Wolfhound

New Blog for Waterford Treasures!

Got a Sweet Tooth? The Scandalous Beginnings of Hot Chocolate

What’s in a word? Viking influences on Irish language

nThe Déise

Object in Focus – Irish Elk Antlers

It’s About Time – The man who accidentally became a clock-maker to the King of Spain

It’s About Time – The first watches!

Rare Irish Republican stamps from Cork (1922).

BLACK FRIDAY Sale – 25% Off!

The Bishop Atherton Conspiracy

Award ceremony at City Hall for Eamonn McEneaney, director of Waterford Treasures.

Eamonn McEneaney appointed Officer (Knight First Grade) of The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.

8th Dr Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture – Mon. 4th Nov. at 7:30 pm.

Denny Gold Medal Sausages

Final talk of this series of lunchtime talks with Dr Eugene Broderick.

Waterford Treasures Talks presents Lt Commander Michael Brunicardi.

Waterford Treasures presents the third of this 7th Series of Lunchtime talks by Dr Eugene Broderick

The man who accidentally became a clock-maker to the King of Spain.

Waterford Treasures presents the second in the latest series of lunchtime talks by Eugene Broderick

The Great Irish Elk has arrived in Waterford at City Hall!

Waterford Treasures presents the 7th Series of four lunchtime talks by Dr Eugene Broderick.

Waterford Treasures Talks presents Eoin Ó Brion, TD this coming Thurs. 10th October at 7:30 pm.

The late Dr. John Maiben Gilmartin.

Culture Night 2019 – Friday 20th September – Free Guided Tours

Bishop’s Palace and House of Waterford Crystal join forces for great new tour offering!

Viking Battle takes place in ‘Veðrafjǫrðr’!

Mrs Fiona Lunch donates her families collection of Irish and English glass to the Bishop’s Palace.

His Excellency Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Indian Ambassador to Ireland visits Waterford Treasures.

Global Travel Marketplace (GTM) Florida.

Brendan Bowyer, the Royal Showband & the Hucklebuck Shoes.

Staircase Landing of the Bishop’s Palace.

The Big Breakfast Blaa crew visited the Bishop’s Palace new ‘4D Masterpieces in Glass’ exhibition.

The Franciscan Friary at Greyfriars, Waterford.

Mayors’ Treasury at City Hall in Ireland’s oldest city, ‘Veðrafjǫrðr’, Waterford.

Happy 4th of July

Oliver Cromwell and the siege of Waterford

Waterford Treasures Talks presents Dr Catherine Day – ‘Ireland in the post-Brexit EU’

Regent Seven Seas Explorer arrives in Dunmore East

Waterford Treasures June Talk – Liam Murphy.

King of the Vikings, world’s first Viking 3D Virtual Reality Adventure.

The Wool Trade in Waterford in the Middle Ages.

Waterford Treasures May Talk – Dr Alison Fitzgerald

Cap of Maintenance of King Henry VIII

‘Like the 9th-century Irish Vikings, I see myself as a Gall-Gaedil or a foreign Gael’

Eoghan Harris: ‘Fermanagh Man drives down to Waterford to speak his mind’.

Waterford Viking Triangle Discovery Day with Adventure 001 Ireland!

Chinese media interest in our Chinese Armorial Porcelain exhibition at the Bishop’s Palace.

Launch of the exhibition on Chinese Armorial Porcelain in Ireland.

Waterford Treasures Talks – 30th April 2019 – Eoghan Harris

The Waterford Blaa!

Dr Éibhear Walshe will read from his new book on Wed. 24th April at 7:30 pm.

20th Year Anniversary at Waterford Treasures at the Granary!

The world’s first PowerPoint – the Great Charter Roll of Waterford 1373.

St. Patrick’s Weekend Opening Hours

King of the Vikings will re-open on Friday 15th March at 10:30 am.

Annie Brophy was born in 1899, a brilliant photographer.

Sir Thomas Wyse wed Letizia Bonaparte on the 4th of March 1821.

Waterford Treasures presents the 6th Series of Three Lunchtime talks by Dr Eugene Broderick.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Generous donation by Brendan Grogan to Waterford Treasures.

The Luker Chalice 1595.

Chinese New Year 2019 – The Year of the Pig.

Waterford Treasures Talks presents Fr. Mark Patrick Hederman Tuesday the 12th of February.

Lá Fhéile Bríde

FREE Entry to Waterford Treasures

Sitric the Viking at Holiday World Show 2019 in the RDS

Generous donation to Waterford Treasures from the MacNamara Family

The Leper Hospital and Church of St. Stephen, Waterford

Happy Nollaig na mBan!

Sadness expressed at death of former Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Jack Walsh

A Happy & Peaceful Christmas to one and all!

Christmas Opening Hours

Viking Weights

The Penrose Shell Cabinet

Christmas Shop Night at the Medieval Museum.

The 1789 Penrose Wine Decanter on display in the Bishop’s Palace

Medieval Pilgrimage and Pilgrim Badges

The 7th Dr Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture presents Dr Eugene Broderick

Waterford Treasures Talks presents Dr. John McCafferty this coming Tuesday the 16th of October

Three lectures on the life and legacy of Thomas Francis Meagher

Waterford Treasures Talks 2018 – Presents the 5th Series of Lunchtime talks by Dr Eugene Broderick

Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Ireland

Monastic Waterford: History, architecture and artefacts

Thomas ‘Bullocks’ Wyse

King of the Vikings – Awarded the 2018 Travellers’ Choice Award for Attractions in Ireland

Relic of the True Cross

Phone Lines will be down on Sat.15th from 12.00pm till 5.00pm

Mayor of Waterford Cllr Declan Doocey welcomes the newly crowned Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher.

Waterford Treasures Talks – Ireland and the Commonwealth in the 1940s

Bishop’s Palace’s ‘Dragon Mirrors’.

2018 Waterford Rose Kirsten Mate Maher visits Waterford Treasures.

New information sign for the world’s longest Viking Sword – The Dragon Slayer Sword.

Waterford’s Medieval Statues – The Nursing Madonna

WIN A TWO NIGHT ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE WEEKEND IN WATERFORD

Happy Birthday, Thomas Francis Meagher – 3rd August, 1823

Lawrence Carew: from Waterford to Cadiz

John J Hearne

MV Seabourn Quest arrives in Waterford.

Relic of the True Cross

Happy 4th of July to all our American Friends!

What is Canada Day!

The Woodstown Viking Sword

M/S Oceania Nautica arrives in the Port of Waterford

The Wyse document 1375.

Public Epic Tours – Sunday 10th June – Cancelled

Waterford City Tours – Sightseeing Train

The 2018 annual conference of the Eighteenth Century Ireland Society

Waterford Treasures Talks – May 14th with Catriona Crowe.

Voci Choir performing at the Medieval Museum on Sunday the 13th May at 12.30pm.

Waterford Treasures Talks 8th May 2018 by His Excellency Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo

Catherine Foley launches her new book at the Medieval Museum

Celebrity Eclipse arrives at Dunmore East on Saturday the 28th of April

Waterford Treasures Talks – April 2018, presents Senator Ivana Bacik

Happy Easter 2018

Waterford Treasures Talks – March 2018 presents Gordon Power

***URGENT NOTICE*** Bad Weather Closure

Thomas Francis Meagher and The Tricolour Celebrations – 2nd/3rd & 4th of March -CANCELLED

Dr Eugene Broderick’s talk today is POSTPONED to Wed.7th March @ 1.15pm

Dr Eugene Broderick deliveres his fourth and final instalment on Éamon de Valera.

Lunchtime talks with Dr Eugene Broderick on Éamon de Valera

Ireland’s first International Viking Festival coming to Veðrafjǫrðr/Waterford

Waterford Treasures Talks – February 2018, Dr Michael Kennedy

Lunchtime Talks with Dr Eugene Broderick for February at the Medieval Museum

Waterford Treasures Talks 2018 – David J Douglas

Christmas and New Years opening times!

Waterford Treasures Talks introduces Dr. Marie Bourke

First Independent Irish Coins circulated in 1928.

Christmas Music at the Medieval Museum with the De La Salle Scout Pipe Band.

Worlds Longest Viking Sword finally arrives in Waterford’s Viking Triangle

Waterford Treasures Talks – November 2017 – Prof. Keith Busby

Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland, Ambassador of Norway to Ireland recent visit!

Children’s Taking Over Day at the Museums

Children’s Take Over Day at the beautiful Georgian Bishop’s Palace, Waterford

Waterford Treasures Talks – Alan Cox of Core Media

Christmas Shop Night – Thursday the 9th of November – 5.00pm till 8.00pm

Dr. Eugene Broderick talks on ‘Independence – the first ten years: The Irish Free State 1922-1932’

Great, great, great, great, great grand daughter of Laetitia Bonaparte Wyse visits Bishop’s Palace

Culture Night at the award winning Medieval Museum – Fri. 22nd September

More exciting lunchtime talks with Dr. Eugene Broderick this October!

National Ploughing Championships – Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland, Ambassador of Norway

Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland, Ambassador of Norway to Ireland

Jim Ware, Captain of the 1948 Waterford All Ireland winning hurling team.

Shamrocks Hurling Club, Ferrybank

World’s biggest Viking Sword, soon to be unveiled!

Sitric’s birthday in the Viking House

Retail Excellence Ireland Top 100 Stores – Medieval Museum

SS Conninbeg

The King of the Vikings is reviewed by The Lonely Plant Guide

Happy 4th July!

Siting of the bust of John J Hearne, Author of the 1937 Constitution at Waterford Treasures

Waterford Treasures – International Conference on ‘The Irish Constitution 1937-2017’

The King of the Vikings has arrived!

Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania visits the Medieval Museum

TJ’s last day at the office!

King of the Vikings ‘New’ Micro site has just gone ‘Live’!

Friends of the Museum Annual Trip 2017

Cleaning in progress at the Medieval Museum.

Welcome to the MS Serenissima.

Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle – Guided Walking Tour!

Feast of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice

Waterford Treasures was voted one of the best museum’s for kids in Europe!

‘King of the Vikings’

Easter Monday Opening Hours

King of the Vikings – Opening Soon!

An evening talk with Dr. Eugene Brodrick – The Proclamation of 1916: ‘the title deed of the nation’

King of the Vikings has arrived!

Waterford Treasures Lunchtime Talks with Dr. Eugene Brodrick

Dr. Eugene Broderick has agreed to give three more exciting lunchtime talks!

1848 Tricolour Celebrations – FREE Event

Happy Saint Valentines Day!

*** NEWSFLASH *** ‘Free’ Entry extended to include Sunday’s for February!

‘FREE’ entry to the Medieval Museum & the Bishop’s Palace

Burton Buildings Waterford

Christmas Trading Hours at Waterford Treasures

Raconteur Des Griffin at the Bishop’s Palace Café

Georgian Bishops Palace

Waterford’s Fr Luke Wadding

Classical guitar with Daniel Tobin at the Bishop’s Palace Café

Launch of the Local Authority Museums Network Strategy 2016 — 2019

The SS Formby

Award Winning Medieval Museum, a ‘must see’ in Ireland for visitors

The Annual James White Memorial Lecture

Lieutenant Robert Newport Dobbyn

Untimely death of Billy McCarthy of WLR FM

President of Ireland/Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins is descended from Vikings!

‘The Great Place’ award from The Academy of Urbanism, London

Ireland’s Ancient East Viking Workshop, Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford

The 5th Dr. Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture.

2016 Winterval launched at the award winning Medieval Museum.

Waterford Treasures Talks 2016 – 5th Dr. Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture.

Friends of Waterford Treasures – Annual Garden Party 2016

Waterford Treasures Talks 2016 – Dr. Anthony Keating

Reconnect with your heritage this Heritage Week – “Stories in Stone”

Follow the ‘Vikings’!

Goodbye to Pat, a friend and colleague

Pokémon Go arrives at Waterford Treasures.

Letitia Bonaparte Wyse’s elegant pianoforte is back home!

International Napoleon Conference Delegates

Waterford Treasures Talks 2016 – Dr. Andy Halpin

‘Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland’

Waterford Commemoration 2016 Committee & Waterford Treasures Museums 1916 Book Launch

Waterford Treasures welcomes the Hyttetu Male Choir, Kvitsø

Music at the Museum featuring Dulcet Soprano Trio

Culture Trip Feature

Waterford Treasures Talks – Thursday 12th May 2016

Music at the Museum featuring Newtown Secondary School

Waterford’s Viking Triangle initiative has been shortlisted for the Urbanism Awards 2017

Waterford Treasures Friends of the Museum Annual Trip 2016

Evine TV brocasts live from Waterford Treasures

Music at the Museum featuring Waterford Male Voice Choir

Waterford Treasures Talks with Julian Walton

Launch of the new exhibition, ‘Other Voices: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives’

The best museum quarter outside of Dublin, says Pól Ó Conghaile!

Commemorating the 1916 Rising in Waterford

Music at the Museum featuring High Hopes Choir

Waterford Treasures Lunchtime Talks 2016 – ‘Three Lunchtime talks on the theme of 1916’.

Waterford Treasures Talks – March 2016 – James Eogan.

Dr.Michael Byrne launches new book on the Asquith Government.

Gay Byrne visits the beautiful Georgian Bishop’s Palace.

The Irish Museums Association Annual Conference 2016.

Kelly & Dollard and Euronics Ireland support Waterford Treasures.

NBC TV visit Waterford Treasures for St. Patrick’s Day.

BBC’s documentary, ‘Ireland’s Treasures Uncovered’ features Waterford Treasures.

Sean Egan creates tribute to fallen Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Police Officer.

Virtual World of Waterford Treasures – Three Museums in the Viking Triangle

Waterford Treasures Talks – John Sheehan, ‘Politics and Silver: Viking Age Waterford’

Music at the Museum featuring Dúnaill Folk Group

Waterford Treasures Talks – Dr Jacqueline Morrissey

250 Year old manuscripts arrive at the Bishop’s Palace

Waterford Treasures Talks 2016

Happy New Year!

Happy Christmas to you and your family!

Great News for Waterford Treasures with a substantial investment of €145k from Fáilte Ireland.

Waterford Treasures – Annual Christmas Party Invite for the Friends of the Museum.

Oculus Rift ‘Fee Demo’

RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta

Waterford Youth Arts launch DVD about Waterford

Penguins at the Palace!

Desmond Murray presenting Paints, Prints & Sketches to Waterford Treasures.

Worcester District Scouts Video of Waterford Treasures visit.

Music at the Museum featuring Luka Bloom

Exhibition to commemorate the 1916 Rising – Would you like to help?

Designing Ireland on RTE One

Friends of Waterford Treasures 2016 Tour

Bonhams presents the Antique Roadshow.

The Unveiling of the Lord Roberts Bust

Waterford Treasures Talks – The 4th Dr. Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture

Music at the Museum with Elva MacGowan

Footage of presentation of the Lord Roberts bust.

Waterford Treasures Talks – His Excellency the Papal Nuncio to Ireland Archbishop Charles Brown

The youngest and oldest soldiers to die in World War I – Waterford Treasures opens a new exhibition

Mayor of the Waterford Metropolitan District Cllr Eamon Quinlan accepts the painting of the ‘Melina’

Exquisite Bud Vase decorated with the Waterford City Coat of Arms donated to Waterford Treasures

Waterford Treasures Talks 2015 – Professor Louise Richardson

Jim Butler visits the Bishop’s Palace and see’s his workmanship!

Rolls Royce Silver Ghost traffic jam at the Medieval Museum

Final ‘Art on the Railings’ for 2015

Rolls Royce Silver Ghost cars arrive at Waterford Treasures.

Music at the Museum

Officer Commanding 1st Batt. 69th Infantry New York, ‘The Fighting 69th’ visits Waterford Treasures.

Waterford Treasures team up with World Wide Wines and Liberty Wines for the Harvest Festival 2015

The ship ‘Melina’ has now docked!

History of Waterford City Walls brought to life!

Naval Reserve help with Viking Longboat.

Passing of our good friend Colm Long.

Barbara Feeney of Newstalk visits Waterford Treasures.

Design Ireland 2015 Inclusion

Music at the Museum – Sunday 12th July.

Another remarkable treasure for Waterford Treasures – Three Museums in the Viking Triangle

Offical launch of the Medieval Festival in the Viking Triangle.

Waterford Medieval Festival

Medieval Archery comes to the award winning Medieval Museum

Waterford Treasures Talks 2015 – Dr John Gilmartin

Visit by Tourism Ireland’s Central Marketing Department

Music at the Museum

Refract will present the work of twenty glass designers at the Medieval Museum.

Waterford Treasures Talks – Dr Fiona Healy

Georgian two-handled cup made by Ignatius Fleming I of Waterford.

Waterford Treasures Talks 2015 – Dr. Fiona Healy

Private John Condon of Waterford

‘Age of Vikings in Latvia’

Bishop of Waterford & Lismore visits Waterford Treasures

Friends of Waterford Treasures visit France!

May Bank Holiday Weekend.

Open Night – Great Success

Looking for something interesting to do this Easter Bank Holiday weekend?

Great Charter Roll

Medieval Museum goes ‘Green’ for St. Patrick’s Day.

Bishop’s Palace goes ‘Green’ for St. Patricks Day.

Mount Congreve Gardens Re-Opens

Banner of Thomas Francis Meagher Band

Waterford Treasures Talks – March 2015

18th century Rocking Horse gallops into the Bishop’s Palace

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015

New Apps for Android Smartphones available on Google Play

Mermaid Stone

Waterford Treasures Talks 2015

Rose of Tralee

Waterford Treasures Christmas and New Year’s Opening details

Bite Size Culture Talks – The sinking of SS Formby & the SS Coningbeg.

Latest acquisition.

His Excellency Most Rev Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio visits the award winning Medieval Museum

Another Award for the Medieval Museum

Dr Eugene Broderick donates an actual ‘Blueshirt’ to Waterford Treasures

Bite Size Culture Talks – The Blueshirts

Bite Size Culture Talks – John Edward Redmond

Waterford Treasures Waterford 1100 Monthly Talks – Jim Nolan

Bite Size Culture Talks – Henry Denny & Sons

Bite Size Culture Talks – AH Poole & Mrs Poole

Waterford Treasures Waterford 1100 Monthly Talks – Chief Justice Susan Denham

Bite Size Culture Talks – Ballybricken Jail and the Jail Wall Disaster

Bite Size Culture Talks – William Vincent Wallace

Georgian Weekend and Antiques Roadshow

Music at the Museum

Bite Size Culture Talks – The Malcomson Family

Bite Size Culture Talks – ‘The Sprig of Green’ – Thomas Francis Meagher and the Irish Brigade

Bite Size Culture Talks – The Penrose Decanter & Waterford Glass

Bite Size Culture Talks – Popular Piety in 19th century Ireland

Waterford Treasures Waterford 1100 Monthly Talks – Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Bite Size Culture Talks – Sir Thomas Wyse, (1791-1862).

William III Dog Nose Three Pronged Forks

Culture Night – Friday 19th September 2014

Bite Size Culture Talks – Thomas Roberts – Painter

Polish Medieval Jewellery

Music at the Museum

Waterford Treasures with World Wide Wines at Harvest Festival 2014

Waterford Treasures & World Wide Wines

Bite Size Culture Talks – Thomas Meagher Snr.

Bite Size Culture Talks – Daniel O’Connell

Bite Size Culture Talks – Waterford’s 18th Century Silver

Waterford Treasures Museums and Waterford letters from the Great War

Heritage Week at Waterford Treasures

Bite Size Culture Talks – Xavaria Wiseman nee Strange

Brian Boru Crown on view for short period in Waterford Treasures

Capacity audience at Waterford 1100 Talk – Roy Foster

Exhibition on the Roberts Family – Architects, Artists and Armymen – now open

Spraoi 2014

Bite Size Culture – 18th Century Catholic Church Silver

Treasures of Medieval Poland

Waterford Treasures Waterford 1100 Monthly Talks – Professor Roy Foster

Dave Pollock’s book launch at the Bishop’s Palace.

Bite Size Culture Talks – Bishop Este of the Bishop’s Palace

Bite Size Culture Talks – 1736 Van Der Hagen Oil Painting of Waterford City.

Bite Size Culture Talks – Thomas ‘Bullocks’ Wyse & Family

Prize Winners

Chinese Ambassador’s Visit

Bite Size Culture Talks – King William III & James II

Museum Standards Programme Ireland Awards Ceremony

RIAI Irish Architecture Awards – Breaking News

Architects, Artists and Armymen – Roberts Exhibition

Polish Medieval Jewellery

Bite Size Culture Talks – The Keating Chalice and Vestments

Waterford Treasures Waterford 1100 Monthly Talks – Robert Fisk

Murder Aboard the Earl of Sandwich: The Pirates of Dollar Bay
testimonials
A must visit
This is a great small museum and has a great range of artifacts of historical importance, highly recommended when visiting Waterford
Peter White
2 years ago
A memorable visit
Wow..we never expected such a gem in a smaller town….so many unique and ancient items….Henry VIII hat and sword and the cloth of gold vestments.
Dgccouple
2 years ago
Great museum, A must-see for all ages!
No need to worry about lines and DO purchase the Freedom Pass ticket which gives you admission to most of the museums in the Medieval Triangle. It’s only a few Euros more than the single ticket price and you get to see all the important places. All of the staff are welcoming and wonderful. We were there on a Sunday, so basically had few other tourists and could take our time. We also were glad we went to the Bishop’s Palace which is not at all what we thought it would be. We had a wonderful re-enactor perform as the housekeeper to guide us on our tour. So much richer to experience the house this way! I loved the Silver Museum and my husband and I both enjoyed the Time Museum. Thank you to the wonderful staff!
SoFloSoFawny
2 years ago
Don’t miss the Bishop’s Museum, Waterford
The Bishop’s Museum was unexpectedly comprehensive and thought-provoking. We expected to see beautiful vintage Waterford crystal and lovely furnishings, which we did, but the historical displays of Ireland’s role in WWI and Waterford’s role in the Easter Rising were most enlightening. Be sure to check out the excellent and detailed trench emplacement diorama honouring the men of the Irish and Ulster brigades. Not to be missed is the innovative 3-D video presentation dramatizing the history of Waterford crystal. Lovely, friendly, most accommodating ladies staff the museum which also has a pleasant tearoom for lunch too. On the only rainy day of our visit, the Bishop’s Museum was the perfect place to spend a couple of very worthwhile hours.
Anonymous
2 years ago
Iconic Viking stronghold
It was unfortunate that when we visited the exhibition of artefacts had been removed to a Dublin museum due to the restoration of the building. However, it did not detract from the historical significance of this building which is well recorded in guidebooks. Climbing the circular stone staircase up the three levels was well worth it.
Anonymous
2 years ago
Wide range of Irish silversmiths' craftsmanship through the ages
Display of Irish silver freely donated by Irish silver collectors. Excellent presentation with descriptions of each exhibit. The variety of exhibits and the craftsmanship of their makers is exceptional. Also, a video outlining important events in Irish history. The exhibits are sparklingly clean as they are housed in air-tight cases.
Anonymous
2 years ago
A Different Way to Learn About Viking Life!
After dragging my kids to several museums and hikes, I wanted to find something for them to do that was up their alley - and this TOTALLY was! My sons, ages 16, 9 and 9 all were completely absorbed in this unique activity. I wasn't sure what to expect but you just go into a recreated long house and after a short lesson, you put on a VR headset and watch a 30-minute program that teaches you about the Viking History of Ireland and it feels like you're actually living it! It was my first VR experience and I thought it was super well done! Highly recommended for history buffs, especially, or anyone that likes learning in an interactive way.
Anonymous
2 years ago
A unique experience in the heart of the Viking triangle
We accidentally stumbled upon this museum just before last admission. It was one of those happy accidents! We were astonished by this unique museum and its impressive collection of watches and clocks from all around the world and other artefacts. The museum staff was very kind and informative. If you might be hesitating, because you think it‘s a boring museum about clocks, don‘t. It‘s very modern and interestingly made. Even if you don‘t care about the history of the clocks, they are still nice to look at. Also suitable for small children. If you ever happen to be in Waterford, definitely visit this museum! You will find yourself in another world:)
Anonymous
2 years ago