Museums and Exhibitions in Co. Kerry
4 places
1.Derrynane House
See Daniel O'Connell's triumphal chariot
Ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, 'The Liberator', set in 120 hectares of coastal parkland on the Ring of Kerry — combining a fascinating museum, subtropical gardens, and one of Ireland's most beautiful beaches.
- Highlights
- Daniel O'Connell's triumphal chariot and death bed
- 120-hectare National Historic Park with subtropical gardens
- Blue Flag Derrynane Beach
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
2.Skellig Gift Store
free outdoor heritage gallery on the Ring of Kerry
A family-run Irish gift shop on the Ring of Kerry with a free outdoor Heritage Gallery — 150 slate panels on local history, folklore, wildlife and the Skelligs.
- Highlights
- Free outdoor Heritage Gallery with 150 slate information panels
- Aran knitwear, blankets and gifts — all 100% made in Ireland
- Family-run since 1960
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
3.The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
Star Wars filming location exhibits
A waterfront visitor centre on Valentia Island dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Skellig Michael, bringing the islands' monks, seabirds, and lighthouse history to life through exhibitions, film, and — in summer — unforgettable boat tours.
- Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage story brought to life indoors
- 14-minute immersive auditorium film
- Boat tours around or onto Skellig Michael (seasonal)
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
4.The Kerry Bog Village Museum
the only open-air bog village museum in Europe
A compact open-air museum on the Ring of Kerry that recreates 19th-century Irish rural life with authentic thatched cottages, rare Kerry Bog Ponies, and Irish Wolfhounds — all set against the McGillycuddy Reeks.
- Highlights
- Europe's only open-air bog village museum
- Kerry Bog Ponies — a breed saved from near extinction
- Irish Wolfhounds on site
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access