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The museum tells the story of Michael Davitt through guided tours and artefacts (objects) on display.

1. The entrance to the Michael Davitt Museum

  • There is a car park at the museum with wheelchair parking.
Carpark space at Michael Davitt Musuem
  • The museum building is painted white. 
  • There is a statue of Michael Davitt on the grounds in front of the museum.
Front of the Museum
  • There is a Famine pot outside the museum, which was used during the Great Famine to feed the hungry.
At Museum Entrance

2. Inside the Michael Davitt Museum 

  • There is a porched entrance, so there are two doors to enter the museum (the doors are not automatic). 
  • There are toilets on either side of the porched entrance (one is a wheelchair toilet).

Welcome and Reception

Upon entering the Michael Davitt Museum, there is a reception desk on the right where you will be greeted by our friendly and professional reception staff. They will provide an overview of what to expect during your visit and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to let them know if you require any assistance to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

At Michael Davitt Museum

You will then meet your tour guide. 

Accessibility

The Michael Davitt Museum features an open-plan layout, making it fully accessible to wheelchair users. Our staff are always available to offer any support you may need during your visit.

Museum Interior

Introduction Audio-Visual

Your visit begins with a 12-minute audio-visual presentation that provides an overview of Michael Davitt’s life. Subtitles are available for those who require them. 

Artefacts

  • There are a variety of artefacts on display in the museum. Verbal descriptions can be provided by staff to those with vision impairment. 
  • We ask visitors not to touch the objects on display in order to protect them. 
  • You will then be taken on a tour of the museum by the tour guide 
  • If the museum is busy it can get noisy, you are welcome to bring ear defenders. 
  • After your tour of the museum the tour guide will take you outside to the grounds for the next part of your tour.

3. The Sensory Garden

A tranquil space with wildflowers, seating areas and a weather station. A perfect spot for relaxation or maybe some lunch. The sensory garden is wheelchair accessible.

At The Museum

4. Michael Davitt’s Grave 

There is a graveyard beside the museum and Michael Davitt is buried there, there is a large Celtic Cross marking his grave. There is no paved pathway to Michael Davitt’s grave but it is visible from the Sensory Garden.

of Davitt at The Museum

5. Straide Friary 

There is an old ruined building beside the museum called Straide Friary. The pathways in the Friary are pebbled pathways, please take care when entering all of this area. 

  • This building is 800 years old! 
  • There are graves and carved stones within the Friary.
  • Step inside the peaceful ruins and experience the sacred atmosphere of this medieval monastic site.
Interior
  • At the end of your tour you can spend more time looking around the museum or visiting the gift shop. 
  • We hope you enjoy your visit!