The National Famine Museum Strokestown Park
Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
The National Famine Museum Strokestown Park
Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
Telling the story of the Irish Great Hunger
Following a € 5 million capital programme, a new state-of-the-art National Famine Museum will tell the complete story of the Great Famine. To truly understand the parallel stories of the Irish famine visitors are encouraged to also visit the 18th century Palladian mansion to see how the landlord and his family lived.
The walled garden gives a unique insight into horticultural practices and garden architecture from the 1740s to the present day and children’s trail gives younger legs a chance to run and investigate the ancient forest. Guides are available for the House and Museum.
Highlights
- 18th century mansion in Roscommon
- Original furnishings and documents
- This estate is a capsule in time showcasing an Irish ‘Big House’ and Georgian Ireland in its purist form
- Walled Gardens
- Home of the National Famine Museum
- On-site Café at Strokestown Park serving an array of light snacks and hot meals
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Open Year Round
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Prices
Admission Rates Apply
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Useful Information
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TOURS: Strokestown Park House (Guided tours). The National Famine Museum and the Victorian Walled Gardens (Self Guided tours)
DINING / REFRESHMENTS: The Strokestown Park Café is open daily
SHOPPING: Strokestown Park Gift Shop stocks a selection of Books, Gifts, Souvenirs, Jewellery and Local Crafts
PARKING: Free parking on-site
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Getting There
Strokestown Park is 144km from Dublin & 23km from Longford on N5
Map Location: 53.777060, -8.097953
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