Waterford Museum of Treasures facts for kids
| Maoin Phort Láirge | |
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Reginald's Tower
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| Established | 1982 |
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| Location | The Mall, Waterford, Ireland |
| Type | history museum |
| Public transit access | The Mall bus stop (Bus Éireann routes 601, 603, 605) |
| Nearest parking | Bolton Street |
The Waterford Museum of Treasures (which is Maoin Phort Láirge in Irish) is a group of museums in Waterford, Ireland. These museums show off amazing historical items from the city's past. They are all located in an area called the Viking Triangle. Together, they are known as Waterford Treasures. One special item they have is the Waterford Charter Roll from the 1300s.
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Explore Waterford's History Museums
Waterford Treasures is made up of five different museums. Each one focuses on a different part of Waterford's long history. Let's take a look at what you can discover in each one!
The Viking Museum: Step Back in Time
The Viking Museum is inside Reginald's Tower. This tower is super old, built around 1003 A.D. It's the oldest building in Ireland that people still use today! Inside, you'll find lots of cool Viking items. There's also a video that tells you more about the Vikings.
The Medieval Museum: Knights and Kings
The Medieval Museum lets you explore two old rooms from the Middle Ages. One is the Choristers’ Hall, built in the 1200s. The other is the Mayor's Wine Vault from the 1400s. This museum also has a very special item: a cap that belonged to King Henry VIII! It's the only piece of his clothing that still exists. He gave it to the Mayor of Waterford in 1536.
The Bishop's Palace Museum: Life from 1700s to Today
The Bishop's Palace Museum is a beautiful old building. It was built over 250 years ago in 1741. It used to be the home of the Bishop of Waterford. Now, it shows what life was like in Waterford from the 1700s all the way to the 1970s.
This museum has a very rare item: a special cross made when Napoleon Bonaparte died in 1821. Only 12 of these crosses were ever made. You can also see the oldest piece of Waterford Crystal here. It's a decanter from 1789!
The top floor of the museum shares stories unique to Waterford. You can learn about the pig markets in Ballybricken. You can also discover Waterford's role in the Home Rule story. The museum also covers Waterford during the First World War. It also tells about the War of Independence in Waterford. Finally, you can see what childhood and home life were like in the city.
Museum Awards and Recognition
The Waterford Museum of Treasures has won many awards. These awards recognize it as an important international museum. It's a great place to learn about history!
