Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium

About

Learn about our history, find out about accessing our archives, and ways  how you can support our mission. Each section provides insight into the museum’s work and ways to get involved.

Inishowen Maritime Museum Interior Shot

About the Museum

Discover the story behind the Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium.

Inishowen Maritime Museum Interior Shot

Gallery

Take a virtual tour of our museum and exhibits and discover what we have to offer. 

Old books

Our Archives

Request access our vast archives for research and educational purposes. 

Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium Exterior

Contact Us

Contact us with any queries related to your visit or upcoming events at the musuem

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Friends & Sponsors

As a registered charity, your support is vital for the future of the museum.

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Donations

Please consider becoming a donor and support our efforts.  

Visitor FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Explore our FAQs to learn more about our museum, planetarium, and services.

Yes, there is coach parking at the front of the building.

There is no café at the museum but there is a café in the village which is 150m from the museum. There are also picnic tables outside so feel free to bring a packed lunch…just take any rubbish with you!

Yes, you can take photos but we would request that you contact us if the photos are to be used in any publications. We’d also ask that Inishowen Maritime Museum is acknowledged or tagged in any social media posts…every little mention helps!

Yes, there is a car park at the front of the building.

Unfortunately, we cannot store bags or luggage as we have no dedicated area for this purpose. However, items can be left at the front desk at the owners risk.

Yes.

Not yet, but we hope to have them available in the future.

Yes.

Yes, you can change the date of your booking. Please contact us as soon as possible to request a change of date on 074 9381363 or info@inishowenmaritime.com

Yes, you can get a refund in some instances. Please contact us as soon as possible to inform us of a cancellation on 074 9381363 or info@inishowenmaritime.com

Yes, carers get a concession rate.

You can book online or contact the museum directly on 074 9381363 or info@inishowenmaritime.com

You do not need to print out your booking confirmation, you can show us your booking on your phone or just give us the booking name.

Yes, just let the staff at the front desk know that you intend to come back later in the day.

Planetarium Show:
Prices
€6Adults (Ages 18 – 64)
€4Children (Ages 3 -17)
€5Seniors (Ages 65+, ID Holder)
€5Carers (18+, accompanying a person in their care)
€5Students (Ages 16+, ID Holder)
€18Families 2 Adults and 3 Children
Museum Self Guided Tour:
€6Adults (Ages 18 – 64)
€4Children (Ages 3 -17)
€5Seniors (Ages 65+, ID Holder)
€5Carers (18+, accompanying a person in their care)
€5Students (Ages 16+, ID Holder)
€18Families 2 Adults and 3 Children
Museum & Planetarium:
Prices
€12Adults (Ages 18 – 64)
€8Children (Ages 3 -17)
€5Seniors (Ages 65+, ID Holder)
€10Carers (18+, accompanying a person in their care)
€5Students (Ages 16+, ID Holder)
€36Families 2 Adults and 3 Children
Groups/School Tours:
  • €90 Group of 10
  • €180 Group of 20
  • €270 Group of 30
  • €360 Group of 40
  • €450 Group of 50
  • €540 Group of 60
  • €10 Additional Person

Summer Opening

May – 1st September

  • Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 5:30pm
  • Sunday: 12.00pm – 5pm
  • Last show: 3.00pm
  • Last admission: 4.30pm
Winter Opening (Closed 12th Sept – Jan 2024)

1st September – May

  • Monday – Friday: 10.30am – 4.00pm
  • Last admission: 3.30pm
  • Other times by appointment

Booking online or over the phone in advance is advisable to guarantee the show or tour you wish to avail of; however, you can turn up without booking and pay at the front desk. If you choose just to turn up there may be a short wait time for the next show time or tour.

We highly recommend booking in advance to ensure your spot, as ticket holders will be given priority access.

Group rates and educational tour discounts available upon request. Contact Us for More Info.

Visitor Reviews

Our visitors testimonials shine a light on the wonders, memories and moments that await you at Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium

Aaron Mooney

A brilliant attraction with something for everyone. A fascinating insight into the history of Greencastle, as well as Inishowen more widely. The VR experiences were wonderfully engaging and heightened the experience. For such a small fee, the Museum is more than worth it!

Olena Anoricheva

The museum is excellent! It is really really worth it, especially for teenagers and adults. I didn’t expect the museum to be so great! Very educational. Everybody who’s interested in ships, lighthouses, radio technology and ship wreckage findings should visit it. There’s even a virtual reality simulator to play as a Lieutenant of a ship.

Fionn D

A brilliant museum with many unique and interesting artefacts. Being able to see all the items up close and being able to touch and operate some of the receivers and radios. The VR experience was also brilliant ! The collection of various items, from war medals, and pieces of shipwrecks and crashed bombers was very […]

Raymond Mackey

 Brilliant local museum, housed in historic coastguard buildings. The museum has a wide range of displays, ranging from the recent history of local lighthouses right back to the ruins of ships from the Spanish Armada. There are many links drawn with the local areas history and connection to the sea and fishing. Well worth a […]

Esther Upritchard

Excellent experience, beautifully set in an amazing building . To be honest, we didn’t even know it was there (Googled for places to see in the area ). The weather made it all the more enjoyable . Lovely staff friendly and helpful, we will return to see the planetarium which we missed out on.

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