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Hunt Museum, Limerick

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History Museum Museum

View the personal collection of the Hunt family at Hunt Museum, housed inside an 18th-century customs house. John and Gertrude Hunt were antique dealers and collectors devoted to artifacts from Ireland's past. Some of the oldest pieces date back to the Stone Age, but the highlights of the collection are the Irish objects from the medieval period as well as the Mary Queen of Scots cross in the jewelry gallery. Each part of the collection is displayed in refurbished rooms, taking advantage of the building's original architecture. The historical museum sits where the east quays begin, and a small marina is nearby; you'll recognize it by its gray stone exterior. Join one of the daily guided tours, or stroll through the rooms on your own. Plan to visit Hunt Museum during your Limerick vacation using our convenient Limerick itinerary builder.

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Thomas D

We read reviews on line and were not sure if we should go given our limited time as it was our last full day of vacation. We decided to go and are so glad we did. The visual displays are large, well d... more »
bananaireland

Always an incredible experience- a must see if you are visiting Limerick! I bought a beautiful scarf from my grandmother in the cute little shop after a lovely coffee in the Hunt Cafe before embarking... more »
ktt93

Visited here during my time in Limerick and was impressed by this quiet gem of a museum! You could tell that they were proud of their collection and it is displayed in a way which shows this. Obviousl... more »

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Anonymous

Lovely little museum, amazing cafe attached with reasonable pricing. If you get the chance, on a nice day go to the outdoor seating! It has an amazing view of the river and a lovely little lawn usually full of people.

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Clifford French

Greatly enjoyed the Yeats /Henry exhibition. Very uncrowded compared with London; time and space to see the pictures. Staff lent us an exhibition catalogue which is well worth buying.

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Tommy Whelan

A beautiful place. Filled with interesting exhibits. A must see for limerick visitors.

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Tariq El-Masri

Beautiful place to enjoy on a Sunday. Nice little pocket of history in the city

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Gerald Lamb

A fine collection of artifacts from all ages, well worth a visit.

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