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The Downpatrick Workhouse Exhibition

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH
The Downpatrick Workhouse

About

The Downpatrick Workhouse on Strangford Road closed 80 years ago this year. A new exhibition at Down County Museum explores the complex history of the workhouse and the harsh realities faced by the local residents who entered its doors. Objects on display include a famine pot, documents, architectural drawings and plans. The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday 30 May until the end of November.
While you are here, take time to explore the old Gaol and the museum's exhibitions telling the story of our district.

When Can You Visit?

Down County Museum is open, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-4:30pm, and entry is free!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @NMDMuseums or visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/museums to stay up to date with events at the museum.
If you have questions, email us at museums@mandd.org or call  +44(0) 330 137 4049.
Down County Museum, English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AH

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  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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Opening Times

Season (30 May 2025 - 29 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Saturday10:00 - 16:30
SundayClosed

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Entrance to Down County Museum, DownpatrickDown County Museum, DownpatrickDown County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

We are located on the Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, between Down Cathedral and Downpatrick Courthouse. On entry to the town from either the Belfast Road or the Newcastle Road, follow the brown signs to the Museum.

Public Transport Directions

There is an Ulsterbus service from Belfast to Downpatrick, departing from the Adelaide Street. There is also an Ulsterbus service from Newry.

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