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Drogheda Museum Millmount is one of Ireland's leading local museums with an array of guide-led exhibitions and stunning views over the River Boyne 💫

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Our exhibition 'Stone & Silcence' has been extended until Friday the 30th of October 2026.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm in the Jim Garry Room. by @droghedamuseum

UPDATE

Culture Night 2026 - Drogheda Millmount Museum

Friday 18 September 2026 from 5pm to 9pm

6pm official opening of Corey Davenport Photography 'Silence & Stone' exhibition in our Jim Garry Room

7.30pm to 8.30pm we welcome back Hup! who will play a few traditional tunes.

Free admission to museum and tower from 5pm to 9pm
Please note that the tower will close at 8pm!

On the night as well:

Museum Book Shop
Craft Shops

Free car parking by @droghedamuseum

Culture Night 2026 in Millmount Museum

Join us for this year's Culture Night on Friday 18 September 2026 from 5pm to 9pm.

6pm official opening of Corey Davenport Photography 'Silence & Stone' exhibition in our Jim Garry Room.

7.30pm to 8.30pm we welcome back Hup! who will play a few traditional tunes.

Free admission to museum and tower from 5pm to 9pm
Please note that the tower will close at 8pm!

On the night as well:

Shane's Tasty Smash Burgers
Museum Book Shop
Craft Shops

Free car parking by @droghedamuseum

Culture Night 2026 at Drogheda Museum Millmount

As part of this year's Culture Night, we are delighted to welcome Corey Davenport to the museum. He will be opening his 'Stone & Silence' photography exhibition in the Jim Garry Room @ 6pm. Corey has successfully held his first solo photography exhibition in Virginia Library, Co Cavan as part of their Heritage Week celebrations. by @droghedamuseum

Heritage week at Millmount

Join us on Sunday 23rd of August 2026 from 1pm until 5pm for our Family Fun Day.
At 2.30pm Shane Heeney will be giving a talk from the courtyard about the history, buildings and the families in Millmount.
At 3.30pm local band Hup! will be playing live in the courtyard.

Kid Zone play area and face painting, ice cream van, tea and coffee on the day plus Museum and Tower open all day.

Admission free
Free car parking at St Mary's car park

#heritageweek #visitlouthie #irelandsancienteast #lovedrogheda #discoverboynevalley #droghedatouristoffice #louthcountycouncil by @droghedamuseum

Heritage Week 2026 at Millmount

Shane Heeney, Secretary of the Old Drogheda Society will be talking about his new findings about the former residents of Millmount. He has done continuous research on the history of the buildings and the families of Millmount.
Join Shane for his ‘Millmount Memories Talk’ on
Wednesday, 19th of August 2026 at 7.30pm in the Martello Room in the Governor’s House.

Donations always gratefully appreciated on the night.

50 seats available
Doors open at 7pm
Admission free

#lovedrogheda #visitlouth #DroghedaTourism #louthheritage #visitdrogheda #discoverboynevalley #droghedaevents #HeritageWeek #droghedaevents #drogheda by @droghedamuseum

On Sunday, 19th July 2026 at approximately 1.30pm the North East Vintage Car Club will stop at Drogheda Museum Millmount as part of the club’s pre-war run.
This will be a great opportunity to see rare pre-war cars up close.
Everyone is welcome on the day.
#northeastvintagecarclub #lovedrogheda #visitlouth #DroghedaTourism by @droghedamuseum

History Walk

Community Historian Brendan Matthews will present the next History & Heritage Walk n Talk on Wednesday July 8th at 7.30pm.

Starting outside the old Abbey Shopping Centre in West Street Brendan will take you along Narrow West Street to the Old Abbey Lane, down Patrick’s Well Lane and along Dominick Street and Wellington Quay. Finishing up just after 8.30pm at the former Bru Cafe overlooking the Boyne River at the foot of Stockwell Lane at the Haymart.

Free event - all are welcome to attend.

Donations welcome for the further research and presentation of living history. by @droghedamuseum

Congratulations to the Louth GAA team from all at Drogheda Museum Millmount. by @droghedamuseum

History Walk - The Changing Facade of Georgian Drogheda

Join Community Historian Brendan Matthews on Wednesday 10th June at 7.30pm for a fascinating guided walk through the streets of old Drogheda. Discover how the town evolved into a thriving Georgian and Victorian urban centre as you stroll through Fair Street, passing Scholes Lane, Bolton Street and Duke Street, exploring the architecture, streetscape and stories that shaped one of Ireland's most historic towns.

The walk begins at George's Square junction through Fair Street and concludes at St. Peter's Church of Ireland, St. Peter's Hill.

Free to attend

Donations welcome if desired for the further research & presentation of a living history experience. by @droghedamuseum

History Walk - Exploring the former Ballsgrove Estate

Walk back into Drogheda’s storied past with Community Historian Brendan Matthews on Wednesday, April 29th at 7.30pm.
Meet at the Bridge of Peace (Grove Hill) for a guided walk along the historic and former Ballsgrove Estate.

Discover:
• The story of the Ball family
• The origins of Ballsgrove House & Estate
• Renowned gardens and walkways

Brendan will also elaborate on a newly uncovered Victorian industrial mechanism – its purpose and function being revealed here for the first time on this Walk n Talk.

Finish at St. Dominick’s Bridge with tales of the Boyne ferry and another local hidden gem.

Duration: approx. 1 hour

Free event

Donations welcome if desired for the further research and presentation of a living history. by @droghedamuseum

"Nicola Pierce - Great Irish Wives" Lecture

This lecture will be jointly hosted by the County Louth Archaeological and Historical Society and the Old Drogheda Society.

Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 @ 7.30pm
Boyne Valley Hotel
Dublin Road
Drogheda
A92 EY89

All are welcome. by @droghedamuseum