Top rated Museums in Athy

Experience the best that Athy has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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#1

14 Henrietta Street

Museum

Tours tell the story of a 1740s house carefully restored to grandeur after falling into disrepair.

4.90 (2.1K reviews)
62.16 km from city center
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#19

Irish Whiskey Museum

Museum

Guided tours tracing the history of whiskey through interactive exhibits, plus a tasting at the end.

4.70 (8.2K reviews)
62.13 km from city center
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#20

The Little Museum of Dublin

Museum

Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century.

4.70 (5.8K reviews)
61.87 km from city center
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#21

Glendalough Cathedral

Historical landmark

Stone ruins of a monastic settlement originally built in the 6th century by St. Kevin.

4.70 (5.8K reviews)
43.98 km from city center
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#23

Kilmainham Gaol

Museum

Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed.

4.70 (3.3K reviews)
59.42 km from city center
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#24

Ardgillan Castle and Demesne

Garden

Large, 18th-century country house with period antiques, set in rolling open gardens with sea views.

4.70 (3.1K reviews)
85.78 km from city center
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#29

Cavan County Museum

Museum

This history museum tells the story of the region & has a replica of a WWI-era trench.

4.70 (787 reviews)
98.32 km from city center
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#31

Butler Gallery

Art gallery

Sophisticated gallery offering fine art by Irish & international artists, plus educational programs.

4.70 (236 reviews)
41.66 km from city center
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#40

Russborough House & Park

Tourist attraction

Ornate, 18th-century Palladian villa with collections of porcelain, furniture and art masterpieces.

4.60 (3.3K reviews)
32.22 km from city center
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#41

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Tourist attraction

80-acre activity park with walking trails, kids' play areas, fishing lakes and a canopy walkway.

4.60 (2.7K reviews)
25.28 km from city center
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#43

GPO Museum

History museum

Popular immersive & interactive attraction & tourist hub on the 1916 Easter Rising aftermath.

4.60 (2.6K reviews)
62.44 km from city center
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#44

Dunmore Cave

Tourist attraction

Striking calcite formations adorn this cave system that was the site of a Viking massacre in 928AD.

4.60 (1.2K reviews)
33.74 km from city center
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#46

GAA Museum & Tours

Museum

Museum of Gaelic sports (Gaelic football, hurling, handball and camogie) with interactive exhibits.

4.60 (1.1K reviews)
63.81 km from city center
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#47

James Joyce Tower

Museum

Martello tower containing Joyce memorabilia where the author stayed and his novel Ulysses begins.

4.60 (651 reviews)
66.73 km from city center
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#48

Reginald’s Tower

Museum

Circular 13th-century waterside defence tower with a large collection of archaeological artefacts.

4.60 (633 reviews)
81.8 km from city center
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#50

Rothe House & Garden

Tourist attraction

Restored 1594 house, garden and museum with a notable timber ceiling, home to a genealogy centre.

4.60 (535 reviews)
41.77 km from city center

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