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Armagh County Museum
The Mall
Armagh
Co Armagh
028-3752 3070
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The Armagh County Museum charts the history of County Armagh with collections of historical and archaeological artefacts, costumes, photographs and posters.
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Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum
Sovereign’s House
The Mall East
Armagh
Co Armagh
028 3752 2911
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The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum tells the story of this most famous army regiment from its establishment in 1793 to its disbandment in 1968. Featuring military memorabilia from the Armagh, Cavan and Monaghan militias, there is also a large model of the capture of a French Eagle during the 1811 Battle of Barossa.
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The Armagh Observatory & Planetarium
College Hill
Armagh
Co Armagh
028 3752-3689
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The Armagh observatory was commissioned by Archbishop Robinson in 1790 and today is one of the UK and Ireland's leading scientific research establishments. It is complemented by the Armagh Planetarium, which offers visitors an entertaining look at modern space travel.
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Palace Stables Heritage Centre
Friary Rd
Armagh
Co Armagh
028 3752 1801
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The Palace Stables Heritage Centre is set amidst the beautiful estate of the 18th century palace and provides visitors with a unique insight into the history of Georgian Armagh. Actors portray characters from the period, giving visitors an accurate glimpse of what life was like in Armagh in the 1700s.
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St Patrick’s Cathedral
Cathedral Close
Armagh
Co Armagh
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St Patrick founded a Christian church on this site in 445 AD. The church that now occupies the site was constructed in the 13th century, but was refurbished in the 19th century in the Gothic style. It is now a listed building.
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The Navan Centre and Fort
81 Killylea Rd
Armagh
Co Armagh
028-3752 1801
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The Navan Centre provides visitors with an insight into the history of Navan Fort, one of Ireland’s most significant ancient monuments. Formerly the ancient capital of Ulster and the Royal seat of the kings of the province, visitors can explore the myths and reality of this most imposing ancient fortification.
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