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Irish Military War Museum

Starinagh 01234, Ireland
+353 41 981 9501
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Cool museum

We visited the museum at my husbands request. It was super interesting. It’s a private collection... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago
Kristen M
via mobile
Irish Military War Museum

My kids treated me to the APC Driving experience for my birthday. I have visited many war museums... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
Mick F
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Roscommon
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The Irish Military War Museum and family park,offers a fascinating insight into Irish participants' involvement in both World War One and World War Two, as well as other military conflicts in world history. The Irish Military War Museum, covering 5,000 square feet of floor space, will represent a distinctly non-political but 'must see' educational and historical resource for people of all ages and from right across the island of Ireland and beyond.
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Starinagh 01234, Ireland
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+353 41 981 9501
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We visited the museum at my husbands request. It was super interesting. It’s a private collection turned into a museum. The most interesting part was the helmet collection.

Thank Kristen M
Reviewed 1 week ago

My kids treated me to the APC Driving experience for my birthday. I have visited many war museums across Europe but can honestly say this one is the best I've been to. I was met by William who I later learned was the owner. He...More

Thank Mick F
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Had a great time manoeuvering the tank around the wilds of County Meath (and almost into County Louth!) William was a wonderful host and has built up an incredible collection of artifacts and memorabilia. The great thing about the museum is you are encouraged to...More

Thank Mick L
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great experience for the family or just in for a wonder. The staff are extremely helpful and know their history. The children won't get bored as the staff really get hands-on and let adults and children touch and hold whatever is on show, they also...More

Thank Steven L
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

i bought the tank driving experience as a gift for my husband-we were met by william the owner what a lovely friendly guy my husband really enjoyed the experience and i was also allowed to get in the tank as well- after we went into...More

Thank michelle c
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I visited it today with my family. Impressive collection not only from WW1 and WW2. Great selection of guns uniforms and equipment from both world wars. Reception desk was so helpful and friendly. Outside the museum, there is a picnic area, a children’s playground. The...More

Thank Fazzy74
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We visited as part of a tour promoting other local features and attractions. I have a personal interest in war history and have visited war museums all over the world from Pearl Harbour to Malta, Berlin to London and this place tops them all. A...More

1  Thank Mick-Food-Junkie
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We was the first time in Ireland this week. We visited the museum just after it opened up at 10AM - and were the only ones for some time because it was Thursday and not on weekend. We met the owner and he is a...More

Thank Niko P
Reviewed 19 September 2017 via mobile

This is a privately owned collection and it is amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable staff make this an excellent place to visit. This is the only museum I have been to which actively encourages you to handle the exhibits. Fascinating, interesting and respectful of the men...More

1  Thank FennJR
Reviewed 17 September 2017 via mobile

Loved it. Tank driving experience was out of this world. The staff are so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. If you like history, guns and tanks, then this is the place for you!

Thank chunkers11
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FunDub
29 May 2017|
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Response from stegmckegg | Reviewed this property |
There is a children's play area/playground and covered picnic site on location. There were young children in our party who enjoyed themselves immensely.
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