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.
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