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    Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum

    943 Reviews
    #3 of 34 things to do in Waterford
    Museums, Speciality Museums
    Closed Now: 09:00 - 18:00
    Cathedral Square | Viking Triangle, Waterford X91 K10E, Ireland
    Open today: 09:00 - 18:00
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    The magnificent curved facade of the warm butter-coloured stone building draws in the visitor. The eye-catching giant sculpture on the gable was inspired by a tiny 13th century belt mount found in Waterford. It is Ireland’s only purpose-built...more
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Don't miss this gem; wonderful artifacts - very unique

    We loved this museum!! It is so well done. Amazing artifacts in a perfect setting. Well worth the time.More

    Thank Howard M
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Good afternoon Howard Many thanks for coming to visit us here at the award winning Medieval Museum, we really appreciate your business and for giving us such a wonderful review. We love getting such positive feedback and we look forward to your next visit to...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lovely Museum

    Went to the Medieval Museum and it was very interesting :) I thought the museum was well done, it was easy to walk around and followMore

    Thank mcameron17
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good afternoon mcameron17, Many thanks for your review of the beautiful Georgian Bishop's Palace. I am very happy to hear that you had such a lovely visit and found the museum interesting and easy to follow. We will look forward to welcoming you back again...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    At the center of town

    Strangely arranged museum. Beautiful on the outside. HAs precious church vestments that show amazing needlework skill. not sure that children would be patient with this place.More

    Thank brightly
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Good morning brightly Many thanks for your feedback in-relation to your recent visit to the award winning Medieval Museum in the centre of the Viking Triangle, in Ireland's oldest city, ‘Veðrafjǫrðr’ (Waterford). It's great that you came all the way from Flagstaff, Arizona to see...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A truly great historic experience

    My son was home for a visit and we went to the Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum. It is well worth the guided tour as you will get a great insight into Irelands oldest Viking settlement. Theres lots to see and do there with really rare...More

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    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Good afternoon Michael WOW, thank you for your wonderful review of your recent visit to the award winning Medieval Museum, we really appreciate you taking the time to come to visit us and bringing your son to see us! The Medieval Museum is the only...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Hilarious and Historical

    I really enjoyed the tour of the medieval museum. I am from Waterford but I learned a treasure trove of information about the city and how prominent it was at that time. Getting to see the vestments was a highlight and Liam, our guide was...More

    Thank K M
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Good morning KM Thank you for coming in to visit us in the award winning Medieval Museum, we're delighted that you learnt so much about our city, ‘Veðrafjǫrðr’ (Waterford), Ireland's oldest city. I will certainly pass on your very kind comments to Liam, we really...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Very interesting

    A must visit when in Waterford,It gives a great insight into the history of Waterford, the area around the museum is called the Viking Triangle and a interesting place.More

    Thank aidan r
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Good morning Aidan Thank you for such a recommendation, 'A must visit when in Waterford', we really do value your fantastic feedback and I know all of the team will be delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time on your recent visit....More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Make sure you see the Great Charter Roll dating from 1372.

    Museum covers the story of life in the city in the medieval period. Richard was our guide and was very passionate about the contents of the museum and gave a brilliant tour. Chorister’s Hall is very beautiful and dates all the way back to Medieval...More

    Thank thesmdm
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Good morning thesmdm Thank you for your wonderful review of your recent visit to the award winning Medieval Museum. Entry to the museum includes teh guided tour and I'm delighted that Richard looked after you so well, I will certainly pass on your compliments to...More

    Reviewed 2 October 2018 via mobile
    Very good

    Excellent... Recommend 100% Very good display, excellent staff and very helpful. Definitely we will go againMore

    Thank Andrei Catalin R
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 3 October 2018

    Good afternoon Andrei Many thanks for coming to visit the award winning Medieval Museum, we really appreciate you taking the time to come and also for taking the time to give us such wonderful feedback, I will certainly pass it onto our team. We do...More

    Reviewed 2 October 2018 via mobile
    History trip

    Outstanding museum definitly worth a trip tour guides very helpful excellent piece of history about waterfordMore

    Thank Laura B
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 3 October 2018

    Good afternoon Laura 'Outstanding museum', we certainly think so and we're delighted that you think so too. We really appreciate you taking the time to let everyone know about your recent visit to the award winning Medieval Museum and I will certainly pass on you're...More

    Reviewed 2 October 2018 via mobile
    Treasure trove

    This is an excellent museum, the guide was very knowledgeable and I really enjoyed my visit. I will certainly be back again.More

    Thank Bunclody99
    Waterford_Treasures, Public Relations Manager at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 3 October 2018

    Good afternoon Bunclody99 Thank you for your comments on your recent visit to the award winning Medieval Museum, all of our guides are very knowledgeable and are only too willing to bring to life the medieval history of Waterford city, Ireland's oldest city. We look...More

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    sdgrrl
    4 February 2017|
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    Response from Waterford_Treasures | Property representative |
    Hi guys, it certainly is, you can come to the award winning Medieval Museum or the beautiful Georgian Bishop's Palace at your own time and come in and purchase a ticket. A guided tour is included in the entry fee, or you can... More
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    1 July 2016|
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    Response from Waterford_Treasures | Property representative |
    Hi Tazkatza! The tours in the Medieval Museum generally go every hour on the hour. Hope this helps!
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    Response from Waterford_Treasures | Property representative |
    Hi Tazkatza, the tours take about 45 minutes, but allow an hour in your schedule to do each museum.
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