Knock Museum
Knock, County Mayo
'A Museum within a Museum'
Knock Museum documents the story of the Knock Apparition of 1879 and places it in the context of life at that time.
Permanent Displays
- Religious
- Farming
- Crafts
- Housing
- Clothing
Msgr James Horan
The development of Knock Shrine and the life and times of the late Msgr James Horan are given a special place in the Museum.
Gift Shop
There is a gift shop on the premises that offers for sale locally handmade items, including St. Brigid's crosses and candles, as well as a wide selection of postcards, a large stock of books about the Knock Apparition and the local area, and other souvenir items.
Museum Opening Hours
- May-October: 10am to 6pm daily
- November-April: 12pm to 4pm daily
- (Closed on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day)
How to get there
Knock Shrine is situated on the N17 mid-way between Galway and Sligo.
Knock Museum is situated in Knock Shrine grounds, south of the Basilica.
