All industrial & heritage museums to visit in Ireland

Explore the impact of industry on society at 5 industrial heritage museums in Ireland. These museums showcase the history of manufacturing, technology, and labor.

Are you curious about the history of industry and innovation? These are the top industrial heritage museums in Ireland:

  1. Irish Whiskey Museum1

    Irish Whiskey Museum

     Dublin
    Take a journey back through time at this visitor attraction that uncovers the story of Irish whiskey. Learn the origins of Irish whiskey, its rise to glory and its dramatic fall and discover some new Irish whiskey brands. Enjoy the wonderful stories told by the tour guides as they bring you through
  2. EPIC Museum2

    EPIC Museum

     Dublin
    Don’t just visit Ireland, understand it, with a visit to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin City. You won't find leprechauns or pots of gold here, but you will discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of the emigrants who became sc
  3. National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History3

    National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History

     Dublin
    Collins barracks could be said to be the National Museum of Ireland’s largest irish artefact, having had a unique history all its own in another life. On display, you’ll find fine examples of silver, ceramics, glassware, weaponry, furniture, folklife, clothing, jewellery, coins and medals. All of th
  4. Roe & Co Distillery4

    Roe & Co Distillery

     Dublin
    Roe & Co Distillery is a relatively new addition to Dublin's rich history of whiskey production. Established in 2019 and owned by Diageo, the distillery is a testament to the city's ongoing love affair with whiskey. Visitors can explore the distillery and learn about the process of whiskey making, from grain to glass.
  5. National Print Museum5

    National Print Museum

     Dublin
    The National Print Museum was founded by members of the printing industry, spearheaded by Sean Galavan, and officially opened by Mary Robinson in April 1996. The Museum celebrates the story of printing in Ireland and its impact on our lives. As custodian of the national collection of printing herita