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For well over a century, the waters of the Newry Canal have witnessed both tragedy and triumph.

A look at some of the standout garments in Newry and Mourne Museum’s collection.

Newry and Mourne Museum has organised activities for Art History Festival 2025

For European Heritage Open Days 2025, Newry and Mourne Museum has a special program planned to celebrate the rich architectural history of the city, aligning with this year's theme of "Past Structures, Future Connections."

As part of Iúr Cinn Fleadh, the annual traditional Irish music and community festival in Newry, Newry and Mourne Museum is thrilled to host a series of captivating events over the Bank Holiday weekend. 

When Lady Constance Malleson, aged 35, sat for a portrait by celebrated artist William Conor, she had already lived an extraordinary life. Born Constance Mary Annesley at Castlewellan Castle in 1895..

Newry and Mourne Museum is offering a selection of activities for the upcoming Bank Holiday

Free tours of Newry and Mourne Museum

Free drawing workshops at Newry and Mourne Museum, 17 May 2025

Guest speaker Michael Burns, Research Officer at the Northern Ireland War Memorial (NIWM), will visit Newry and Mourne Museum on Thursday 8 May at 2pm to talk about how VE & VJ were celebrated across County Down

Family arts and crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum just in time for Easter 2025

The development of the Great Northern Hotel in Warrenpoint