Visit The Hunt Museum | Your Daily Adventure

One of Europe's Greatest Private Collections of Art and Antiquities

Located in the finest example of 18th Century Palladian Architecture in Limerick & overlooking the River Shannon, the Hunt Collection represents over 2,500 original works of Art & Antiquity of national & global importance, including works by Picasso, Renoir, and Yeats.

This wonderful, eclectic mix of artwork & objects were individually selected by the Hunt Family based on the quality of design, craftsmanship and artistic merit. Hear the stories of how John & Gertrude Hunt chose the individual pieces which range from the Stone Age right up to the Modern Day.

Highlights

Stunning works from medieval times including weapons and tools from the Celtic period
The art of Picasso, Renoir and Yeats
The Jewellery Gallery – which includes a gold cross once owned by Mary, Queen of Scots
The Treasury – including the Greek coin reputed to be “one of the thirty pieces of silver” paid to Judas for the betrayal of Christ
Family Trails – to excite the curiosity of children.

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