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Schools & Groups

Book a school tour or plan a group visit to the National Museum at Turlough Park in Co. Mayo. There's so much to see and do and admission is free!

Primary Schools

The Museum's Education & Learning Department offers a range of engaging and imaginative curriculum-linked school tours, workshops and resources for primary schools.


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Post Primary Schools

Plan a school visit to the Museum with a range of curriculum-linked tours, workshops and resources designed for post primary level students.

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Third Level and Language Schools

Plan an educational group visit to the National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park. Self-guided group visits are free and can be booked online!  


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Tour Groups

Located just outside Castlebar, in Co Mayo, and easily accessed from the N5 Dublin to Westport route, the Museum has a full range of modern visitor facilities for groups, including free bus parking and an onsite café.

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Learning Resources

We have a range of engaging learning resources for exploring, enjoying and learning through the Collections at the Museum.


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Learning & Education Department

Learning & Education Department

At the National Museum of Ireland we invite the widest range of people to engage in learning experiences, that stimulate imagination and curiosity, using the collections and exhibitions as inspiration.

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Turlough Park

Turlough Park,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo,
F23 HY31

+353 94 903 1755