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National Maritime Museum of Ireland

Coordinates: 53°17′32″N 6°07′54″W / 53.292156°N 6.131767°W / 53.292156; -6.131767
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National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Museum exterior
National Maritime Museum of Ireland is located in Dublin
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Location within Dublin
Established1978
LocationMoran Park, Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
Coordinates53°17′32″N 6°07′54″W / 53.292156°N 6.131767°W / 53.292156; -6.131767
TypeMaritime museum
Public transit accessDún Laoghaire railway station
Dublin Bus 7, 7a, 45a, 46a, 59, 111
WebsiteMaritime Institute of Ireland

The National Maritime Museum of Ireland (Irish: Músaem Mhuirí Náisiúnta na hÉireann) opened in 1978 in the former Mariners' Church in Moran Park, located between the seafront and the centre of Dún Laoghaire town, southeast of Dublin city. President Michael D. Higgins officially re-opened the museum in 2012.

History

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The church was built in 1837 for seafarers and remained open until 1971. In 1974 the Church of Ireland and the Maritime Institute of Ireland signed an agreement that led to the museum's opening.[1]

In 2006 substantial funding was authorised by the Government for capital expenditure to cover the cost of the refurbishment, however this funding has since ceased, and the museum is now dependent upon door receipts, fund raising events and donations. It is operated by volunteers and a community employment scheme provided by the Department of Social Protection.[2] In July 2011 two stained-glass windows by artist Peadar Lamb were installed in the former church, sponsored by the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company.[3] It reopened on 5 June 2012.[4]

Exhibits

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Baily Optic in National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Exhibition in National Maritime Museum of Ireland

References

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  1. ^ "Dún Laoghaire - Maritime Museum". Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Maritime Institute of Ireland". Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  3. ^ Irish Times, 27 July 2011. Accessed 1 August 2011
  4. ^ Carr, Aoife (6 June 2012). "National Maritime Museum reopens after renovation". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Maritime Institute of Ireland". Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
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