For toy lovers of all ages the Irish Agricultural Museum are delighted to showcase an exciting exhibition of over 600 model cars. The collection is complemented by a fascinating collection of vintage motoring memorabilia, garage pumps and equipment from the Continue reading →

The archive of the Irish Agricultural Museum is as old as the museum itself which means it is just over 40 years old. The museum’s origins though go back much further than that as it is product of how the Continue reading →

The Irish Heritage Trust is delighted to have received two grants from the Heritage Council of Ireland’s Community Heritage Grant for the conservation of two significant archives at its properties Johnstown Castle, Estate, Museum & Gardens, Wexford and Strokestown Continue reading →

The “Irish Famine and Cottier Cabins” virtual exhibition brings together leading experts who explore the lives of some of Ireland’s poorest and most vulnerable people during the Great Hunger in the 1840s and the cottier cabins (third and fourth Continue reading →

A Forgotten Polish Hero of the Great Irish Famine: Paul Strzelecki’s Struggle to Save Thousands”

The exhibition is now on display in the Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle Estate. It will run until August 22nd.

This exhibition by Continue reading →

Explore the traditional blue printing/ sun printing photographic method, Canotype, with local artist Judith Tutin.
Cyanotype is a really fun way to understand the basics of photography. Using treated watercolour paper you can make an image of a plant by Continue reading →

Join local photographer Paula Malone Carty for this one day workshop on the grounds of the Castle. Whether you are just starting out or wish to advance your skills, Paula will offer lots of  guidance, tips and tricks all Continue reading →

We are delighted to be re-opening Johnstown Castle and the Irish Agricultural Museum once again on Monday 29th June.  We have been busy behind the scenes preparing everything so that our staff, members and visitors are kept safe.

The Continue reading →