Monaghan County Museum facts for kids
| Músaem Chontae Mhuineacháin | |
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| Established | 1974 |
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| Location | 1-2 Hill Street, Monaghan, Ireland |
| Type | County museum |
The Monaghan County Museum (also known as Músaem Chontae Mhuineacháin in Irish) is a cool place that tells the story of County Monaghan in Ireland. It's packed with interesting items that show you what life was like long ago in the county.
History of Monaghan Museum
The Monaghan County Museum first opened its doors in 1974. It was special because it was the first local museum in Ireland with full-time staff. It was also funded by the local government.
Initially, the museum was located in the Monaghan Courthouse. This building was right in the middle of Monaghan town. However, a fire in 1981 badly damaged the courthouse.
After the fire, the museum's collections were saved. The museum then moved to St Macartan's College for a while. In 1990, the museum found its new home.
The museum reopened at 1-2 Hill Street. These buildings were once two town houses built in the 1860s. They were changed to become the museum you see today.
The Monaghan County Museum has won several awards. In 1980, it received the Council of Europe Museum Prize. In 1993, it won an award for taking great care of its collections.
What You Can See
The museum's collections show the history of County Monaghan. They cover many different time periods. You can learn about human history in the county.
The museum also keeps many old documents. These include early records about land and wages. There are also official records from the local government.
You can find some amazing old objects here. One special item is the Lisdrumturk Cauldron. This ancient pot was found in a bog in the county. It's a really cool archaeological discovery.
The museum is known for being very well run. It has special approval from the Heritage Council. This means it meets high standards for museums in Ireland.
The National Museum of Ireland has also given the museum a special job. It is allowed to collect and keep archaeological finds from the area.
