Place to visit
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Ireland: what it is and when to go
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park is a national museum in County Mayo, Ireland. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National museum in County Mayo, Ireland · Museums and art
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 133 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- museum.ie
- Coordinates
- 53.88456, -9.20796
What it is and where
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park is a national museum in County Mayo, Ireland. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 53.88456, -9.20796; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:42
- FebPossible9:29
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:42
- JunBest time16:49
- JulBest time16:22
- AugBest time14:37
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:13
- NovBetter not8:13
- DecBetter not7:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Strade AbbeyHouse of Dominican friars in Strade, County Mayo6.6 km
- Castlebar CourthouseBuilding in County Mayo, Ireland6.8 km
- Ballylahan CastleCastle ruins in Ireland8.8 km
- Burren HillHill in County Mayo, Ireland9.3 km
- FarbreigaMountain in County Mayo, Ireland9.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Ireland: art museum in Dublin
- Chester Beatty Library: Library and museum in Dublin, Ireland
- Kilmainham Gaol: former prison in Ireland
- Irish Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Dublin
- Kylemore Abbey: abbey in Galway, Ireland
- James Joyce Tower and Museum: museum in Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Every Ireland place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park?
It is a national museum in County Mayo, Ireland. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10.
How do you get to National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 133 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Strade Abbey, Castlebar Courthouse, Ballylahan Castle. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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