Waterford Treasures: Irish Silver Museum in Waterford City, is an intimate and personal collection of silver treasures from Ireland. From Vikings to Victorians, its collection has been created by Ireland’s craftsmen over the course of a 1,000 years.
Since the Viking period in Ireland, silver has been a most prized metal and a means of exchange. Step into the opulence of Ireland's past with Waterford Treasures: Irish Silver Museum in Waterford City and see the story of the country, told through the medium of this precious metal. One of the seven precious metals of antiquity, silver has long enthralled and fascinated humans.
Some of these objects in the museum feature the names and arms of their owners or unusual decorations and features. All of them tell a story. This intimate museum offers a self guided experience, allowing visitors to delve into the stories behind each piece at their own pace and is included in Waterford Treasures Freedom Pass.
Why we like it
- A fascinating to the Viking Triangle group of museums with artefacts dating back to Viking times and earlier.
- Rare pieces by female silversmiths of the 18th century are featured.
- The arms, swords, brooches, military medals, coins and ornate serving pieces each have a story to tell.
