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Irish Agricultural Museum the country. Set over two floors there’s lots to see, learn,
do and enjoy for all ages with a large collection of tractors,
& carts, dairy equipment and farming implements from bygone
times. But it’s not just tractors and machines… there’s
Johnstown Castle Gardens also recreated workshops of traditional trades including
blacksmith, cooper and wheelwright, an exhibition about the
Wexford Great Famine, the history of Johnstown Castle, and a large
display of Irish country furniture and farmhouse kitchens
Have you considered a day out at the Irish Agricultural through the ages. It really is a treat for the eyes, and a trip
Museum and Johnstown Castle Gardens? The spectacular down memory lane for many.
ornamental gardens at Johnstown Castle were laid out in the
19th century by renowned architect Daniel Robertson (who Children can enjoy completing the ‘Peacock Trail’ which
also designed the gardens at Powerscourt, near Dublin). They takes them round the whole museum and picks out some
are a delight for all and feature three lakes, a walled garden, of the highlights along the way. A ‘treasure trail’ around the
a resident family of peacocks and the occasional red squirrel. gardens is also available from the Museum.
Although the Castle itself is not currently open to the public,
visitors can stroll round the outside and get a flavour of the The Museum, gardens, shop and tea room are open every
lifestyles of those who lived and worked at the Castle over day all year round and make a great day out for all ages –
the centuries. whatever the weather.
Set within the Castle grounds, in the former farm buildings, For full details of opening times and admission charges
is the Irish Agricultural Museum which houses one of the please see www.irishagrimuseum.ie or telephone 053 918
most comprehensive displays of farming and rural life in 4671.
do and enjoy for all ages with a large collection of tractors,
& carts, dairy equipment and farming implements from bygone
times. But it’s not just tractors and machines… there’s
Johnstown Castle Gardens also recreated workshops of traditional trades including
blacksmith, cooper and wheelwright, an exhibition about the
Wexford Great Famine, the history of Johnstown Castle, and a large
display of Irish country furniture and farmhouse kitchens
Have you considered a day out at the Irish Agricultural through the ages. It really is a treat for the eyes, and a trip
Museum and Johnstown Castle Gardens? The spectacular down memory lane for many.
ornamental gardens at Johnstown Castle were laid out in the
19th century by renowned architect Daniel Robertson (who Children can enjoy completing the ‘Peacock Trail’ which
also designed the gardens at Powerscourt, near Dublin). They takes them round the whole museum and picks out some
are a delight for all and feature three lakes, a walled garden, of the highlights along the way. A ‘treasure trail’ around the
a resident family of peacocks and the occasional red squirrel. gardens is also available from the Museum.
Although the Castle itself is not currently open to the public,
visitors can stroll round the outside and get a flavour of the The Museum, gardens, shop and tea room are open every
lifestyles of those who lived and worked at the Castle over day all year round and make a great day out for all ages –
the centuries. whatever the weather.
Set within the Castle grounds, in the former farm buildings, For full details of opening times and admission charges
is the Irish Agricultural Museum which houses one of the please see www.irishagrimuseum.ie or telephone 053 918
most comprehensive displays of farming and rural life in 4671.
