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Fermanagh County Museum at Enniskillen Castle Museums

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Enniskillen Castle
Castle Barracks
Enniskillen
BT74 7HL
Fermanagh
Northern Ireland

Collection details
Agriculture
Archaeology
Architecture
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Industry
Land Transport
Literature
Natural Sciences
Photography
Social History
Sport
Toys and Hobbies
Trade and Commerce

Facilities

Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Full access and toilet for wheelchair users in Heritage Centre, partial access in Castle
Children's activity corner

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 028 6632 5000
General information (Tel) : 028 6632 5050
General information (Fax) : 028 6632 7342
Manager Museum Services: Sarah McHugh : castle@fermanagh.gov.uk
Website : www.enniskillencastle.co.uk

Open
October-April
Mon 14.00-17.00
Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00

May, June & September
Mon & Sat 14.00-17.00
Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00

July & August
Mon, Sat & Sun 14.00-17.00
Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00

Closed
Christmas & New Year

Admission charges
2007 - 2008

Adults: £2.95
Children: £1.95
Students & Seniors: £2.50
Families (2 adults & 3 children under 16 years): £7.95

Discounts
British Association of Friends of Museums
International Council of Museums
Museums Association

Description
Set in Fermanagh's lakeland on the banks of the picturesque River Erne you will find Enniskillen Castle. This fine castle, once the home of the Gaelic Maguire chieftains, represents an important part of Fermanagh's rich history and heritage.
Enniskillen Castle presents an array of 19th century barracks buildings surrounding the Medieval Castle Keep; to the south with its distinctive turrets is the 17th century Watergate and to the east is the Heritage Centre built in 1992. Throughout the 16th century the junior branch of the Maguires ruled Fermanagh from Enniskillen Castle, their stronghold being captured and retaken many times by the O'Donnells, O'Neills and the English. The Heritage Centre exhibits the collections of the County Museum in award winning displays enhanced by audio visual programmes about Fermanagh's history, wildlife and landscapes. There are also special exhibitions throughout the year. The Castle Keep houses the Inniskillings Museum and displays spanning the history of the Castle and the development of Enniskillen town.

Collections description
The museum collects artefacts from Co. Fermanagh relating to archaeology, local history, folklife fine art, applied arts, oral history and photographs.

Articles
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
MGM 2008 - A Top Ten Of Museums At Night Events This Weekend
Ulster Painters 1900-1945 At Fermanagh County Museum
National Science And Engineering Week 2008 In UK Museums
UK Museums Mark Holocaust Memorial Day - January 27 2008
Fermanagh Museum Gives Voice To Life In The Border Counties
News In Brief - Week Ending June 3 2007

Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 10 - The People's Museum In Northern Ireland

Events
Connecting People  Exhibition
From Leaders to Exiles - The Flight of the Earls  ; Exhibition
Summer of Cultures 2008 - Medieval Banquet  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures 2008 - Medieval Quill Writing  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures 2008 - Medieval Siege Machines  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures 2008 - Medieval Candle Making  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures 2008 - Medieval Banquet  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures, 2008 - Medieval Quill Writing  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures, 2008 - CULTURE-ALL Summer School  Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures 2008 - Medieval Siege Machines  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures 2008 - FUN-FOR-ALL Summer School  Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures, 2008 - Medieval Candle Making  Performance; Workshop (Event)
FSummer of Cultures, 2008 - Free Family Fun Day  Exhibition; Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures, 2008 - Medieval Banquet  Performance; Workshop (Event)
Summer of Cultures, 2008 - Defend & Inspire  Exhibition
Summer of Cultures 2008 - European Heritage Open Days: KEEP OPEN!  Exhibition; Guided tour; Performance
Arts Festival Exhibition: Philip Flanagan & Jeremy Henderson  Exhibition
Jewels Past and Present  Exhibition
Hallowe'en Extravaganza  Performance; Workshop (Event)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
CD-ROM guide available
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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