Athenry Arts and Heritage Centre, County Galway, Ireland

Virtual Walled Towns Day

***Customer Notice: COVID-19***

We are pleased to announce that the Athenry Heritage Centre is open to the Public. We do advise our visitors to book online and choose a date and time that suits, however, visitors can still drop in every hour (9:30am-3:30pm) and payment can only be made by card. Our tour guide team will ensure a great visit to the best medieval town in Ireland.
Please note that the centre's dressing up in medieval costume is only available to children but archery is still included with the Medieval Experience. Each tour of the Athenry Heritage Centre is one hour long.

Visitors of all ages can discover Athenry's rich medieval history with a guided tour of the centre or try the 'Medieval Experience' with dressing up in medieval costume, a guided tour of the centre and have a go archery. The activities of the Athenry Heritage Centre are accessible for all age groups and abilities and we welcome everyone to learn about the medieval history of the town which also includes its castle, the Dominican Priory and its defensive walls and towers.

Opening Times
Admission

Monday 9:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 9:30am-4:00pm
Sunday 9:30am-4:00pm

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General Admission Adult €5.00
General Admission Child €4.50
Senior/Students/Unwaged €4.50
Medieval Experience Family €24.00 (2 x 2)
Medieval Experience Adult €6.50
Medieval Experience Child €6.00
Under Two Free
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Visitor Activities

Experience Athenry's rich medieval history with a guided tour of the centre or enjoy the 'Medieval Experience' with dressing up in medieval costume, a guided tour of the centre and have a go archery. The activities of the Athenry Heritage Centre are accesible for all age groups and abililities and we welcome everyone to learn about the medieval history of the town which also includes Athenry Castle which is operated by the Office of Public Works, the 13th century Dominican Priory and the towns defensive walls and towers.

Guided Tours

The centre's general admission tour provides a great introduction to the medieval history of Athenry. Visitors can experience history with the interactive exhibits, models of the 14th century town, the dungeon and replica market square.

Medieval Experience

Combine our fun, informative and interactive tour of the centre with the chance to dress up in a medieval costume of your choice. Become a King, Queen, Knight or Princess and then test your skill with have a go archery.

School Tours

A school tour of the centre provides all the elements for an educational and fun day for students of all ages. Students can discover history through interactive exhibits, dressing up in medieval costume and have a go archery

Birthday Parties

Let your son or daughter experience a birthday party to remember at the Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre. We provide a unique service for parents looking for something different which is fun, educational and accessible for all ages.

Projects

The Athenry Heritage Centre is involved in a number of historical and restoration projects aimed at preserving and enhancing the rich cultural heritage of the town. All of these projects are developed to engage the community and remind visitors that Athenry is the best preserved medieval town in Ireland.