Limerick Museum
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The Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum is currently situated in City Hall, Merchants' Quay. It is about a 10 minutes walk from the Tourist Office and 20 minutes from the rail and bus station. It is not readily accessible by public transport.
The museum was founded in 1906 and was opened to the public in 1916. Its original location was in the City Library, which was then in the Carnegie Building in Pery Square and the librarian of the day was its curator. The museum was closed to the public between 1974 and 1979, when it reopened in new premises in St. John’s Square, where it remained for 20 years. From 2000-2012 the museum was located in Castle lane, nr. King John's Castle. In September 2012 it moved to Istabraq Hall in City Hall on a temporary basis.
The Museum's collection illustrates the history of Limerick and its people. Its displays include archaeological artefacts, Limerick silver, Limerick lace, examples of local printing, cases on the struggle for independence and much more. The Museum's catalogue is available online; at //museum.limerick.ie/ and go to catalogue browse.
The Museum is owned and run by Limerick City Council and in 2000 it was renamed The Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum in honour of the local politician, former mayor and T.D. The acting curator is Brian Hodkinson.
Opening Hours Including lunchtime unless otherwise stated
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