The Irish Wake Museum is Ireland's first ever wake museum, located in a 15th century alms house. Visitors are taken on an exploration of life and death, detailing traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times, up to the 20th century.
The Irish Wake Museum offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore one of the most iconic parts of Irish culture, through the eyes of an expert, on this fully guided tour.
In this atmospheric building associated with life and death in Waterford across six centuries visitors are taken on a fascinating journey across our history. In this intimate space the themes of death and funeral practices are explored in order to gain a true understanding of the origins of a wake’s unique customs.
The subject matter of this museum may be upsetting for some, and consideration should be taken to ensure that this is the correct experience for you.
It is advised that at a minimum it is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years.
