Allows entrance to Medieval Museum, Bishop’s Palace, Irish Museum of Time, Irish Silver Museum, Epic Walking Tour, Christ Church Cathedral.
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Plan your visit
Overview
How long do I need for my visit?
A visit will take about one to two hours depending on your interests, our guided tours take 45 minutes, per museums, and you are free to roam the museum after the tour. All museums are within five minutes walk of each other and a one minute walk to Waterford Crystal.
Is there public car parking nearby?
The nearest public car park is less than 3 minutes away in Bolton Street Public Car Park. Alternatively, there is on-street parking (pay by meter) on the Quays, the Mall, Parnell Street and City Square Shopping Centre all within easy walking distance.
There are public blue badge disabled parking spaces available in most of these areas, including Greyfriar’s street & The Mall
Is there coach parking?
Coach set down is on the Mall outside Bishop’s Palace. Free coach parking and free coach cleaning in Bolton Street Car park
Do I need to book?
No, there is no requirement to book for individuals, however, it is advisable that groups book in advance and bookings can be made through [email protected]
Is there a discount for groups?
What is the Viking Triangle?
The Viking Triangle – 1000 years of history in 1000 paces!
- The oldest part of Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city
- Five world-class museums
- Six national monuments including one cathedral
- The world-famous House of Waterford Crystal
- Gift shops, craft studios, theatres and art galleries
- Victorian Theatre Royal
- Traditional pubs, atmospheric cafés and restaurants
- Tourist Information Office – seasonal
- Where the Irish national flag was first flown in 1848
- Home of Irish patriot and American Civil War hero Thomas Francis Meagher
- Birthplace of the operatic composer William Vincent Wallace
Opening times
All attractions are closed on Christmas Day (25th December), St.Stephen's Day (26th December) and New Year's Day (1st January)
Prices & offers
Group & school groups rates are available on request (teachers/assistants free of charge).
Allows entrance to Medieval Museum, Bishop’s Palace, Irish Museum of Time, Irish Silver Museum, Epic Walking Tour, Christ Church Cathedral.
Ticket for general admission to Medieval Only (Adult, Senior, Student) Guided Tours available daily - please enquire at Reception.
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Ticket for general admission to Medieval Only (Under16s)
Ticket for general admission to Bishop’s Palace Only (Adult, Senior, Student) - Includes access to Bridgerton Tour
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Ticket for general admission to Bishop’s Palace Only (Under 16s) - includes access to Bridgerton Tour
Tick for general admission to Silver Museum Only (Adult, Senior, Student)
Ticket for general admission to Silver Museum Only (Under 16s)
Tick for general admission to Time Museum Only(Adult, Senior, Student)
Ticket for general admission to Time Museum Only (Under 16s)
Ticket for general admission to Viking VR Experience Only (Adult, Senior, Student)
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Ticket for general admission to Viking VR Experience Only (Child)
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Ticket for general admission to Epic Tour Only (Adult, Senior, Student)
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Ticket for general admission to Epic Tour Only (Under 16s)
Allows entrance to Medieval Museum, Bishop’s Palace, Irish Museum of Time, Irish Silver Museum, Epic Walking Tour, Christ Church Cathedral.
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Allows entrance to Medieval Museum, Bishop’s Palace, Irish Museum of Time, Irish Silver Museum, Epic Walking Tour, Christ Church Cathedral.
Ticket for general admission to Medieval Only (Adult, Senior, Student) Guided Tours available daily - please enquire at Reception.
Book Online and Save 15%
Ticket for general admission to Medieval Only (Under16s)
Ticket for general admission to Bishop’s Palace Only (Adult, Senior, Student) - Includes access to Bridgerton Tour
Book Online and Save 15%
Ticket for general admission to Bishop’s Palace Only (Under 16s) - includes access to Bridgerton Tour
Tick for general admission to Silver Museum Only (Adult, Senior, Student)
Ticket for general admission to Silver Museum Only (Under 16s)
Tick for general admission to Time Museum Only(Adult, Senior, Student)
Ticket for general admission to Time Museum Only (Under 16s)
Ticket for general admission to Viking VR Experience Only (Adult, Senior, Student)
Book Online and Save 15%
Ticket for general admission to Viking VR Experience Only (Child)
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Ticket for general admission to Epic Tour Only (Adult, Senior, Student)
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Ticket for general admission to Epic Tour Only (Under 16s)
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Getting here
Conveniently located in the heart of Waterford City.
MEDIEVAL MUSEUM, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford, X91 K10E,
BISHOP'S PALACE, The Mall, Viking Triangle, Waterford, X91 E279
IRISH SILVER MUSEUM, The Deanery Building, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford, X91 H921
IRISH MUSEUM OF TIME, Greyfriars, Viking Triangle, Waterford, X91 CF95
KING OF THE VIKINGS, 10 Baileys New Street, Viking Triangle, Waterford, X91 A0PF
REGINALD'S TOWER, Parade Quay, Waterford, X91 Y880
Nearby Parking & Public Transport
The nearest public car park is less than 3 minutes away in Bolton Street Public Car Park. Alternatively, there is on-street parking (pay by meter) on the Quays, the Mall, Parnell Street and City Square Shopping Centre, all within easy walking distance.
Parking is indicated by the shaded areas on the map.
There are public blue badge disabled parking spaces available in most of these areas, including Greyfriar's Street & The Mall.
For taxi services, please enquire at Reception, or contact our local Taxi Companies:
Rapid Cabs at 051 858 585
Waterford Taxies 051 331 033
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Waterford Plunkett Station is served by Irish Rail, offering direct routes to Dublin Heuston and convenient connections to Cork, Limerick, and Galway.
The station is located just a 20-minute walk from the historic Viking Triangle, making it an easy and scenic arrival point for visitors to the city.
For more information, please visit https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Waterford city is well served by several bus operators, offering local and intercity connections. Services frequently stop along The Mall, providing convenient access to the museums from areas across Ireland.
TFI Local Link – providing local routes within Waterford and its nearby towns.
JJ Kavanagh & Sons – Intercity services to Dublin, Limerick, Kilkenny, and other destinations.
Bus Éireann – National and regional routes connecting Waterford with major cities across Ireland, including Dublin (and Dublin airport), Cork and Limerick.
Dublin Coach – Express services to Dublin, Kilkenny, and Cork.
Eat & Drink
Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, has always been a place of firsts – the first teas, wines and spices reaching our shores through the invaders and traders who came to Waterford through our port. It’s this rich history of food and openness to the world that has been blended with fresh ingredients and dishes that is available in Waterford today. Visit any one of our restaurants or pubs and you will find a wide range of traditional Irish dishes, contemporary chef’s specials, great value lunches and mouth-watering desserts.
FAQ
Learn everything you need to know about the Waterford Treasures including opening hours, location and price.
How long do I need for my visit?
A visit will take about one to two hours depending on your interests, our guided re-enactor led tours take 45 minutes and you are free to roam the museum after the tour. All museums are within five minutes walk of each other and a one minute walk to Waterford Crystal.
Is there public car parking nearby?
The nearest public car park is less than 3 minutes away in Bolton Street Public Car Park and City Square Shopping Centre. Alternatively, there is on-street parking (pay by meter) on the Quays, the Mall, and Parnell Street, all within easy walking distance. There are public blue badge disabled parking spaces available on Greyfriars Street and The Mall.
Is there coach-parking?
Coach set down is on the Mall outside Bishop’s Palace. Free coach parking and free coach cleaning in Bolton Street Car park.
Do I need to book?
No, there is no requirement to book for individuals, however it is advisable that groups book in advance and bookings can be made through [email protected].
What is the Viking Triangle?
The Viking Triangle – 1000 years of history in 1000 paces!
- The oldest part of Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city
- Home to six museum experiences
- Nine national monuments including two cathedrals
- The world-famous House of Waterford Crystal
- Gift shops, craft studios, theatres and art galleries
- Victorian Theatre Royal
- Traditional pubs, atmospheric cafés and restaurants
- Tourist Information Office
- Where the Irish national flag was first flown in 1848
- Home of Irish patriot and American Civil War hero Thomas Francis Meagher
- Birthplace of the operatic composer William Vincent Wallace
International visitors
Waterford Treasures are located in the Viking Triangle in the heart of waterford city centre
There are many ways of getting to Waterford City, whether you are traveling by air, train, or roads. Waterford County is very well connected with other cities in Ireland making it easy to come to your desired destination. Below we have listed all the ways of how you can get to Waterford City and from there you can easily travel to other destinations.
- Waterford City – 0 mins
- Dublin airport – 1h 45m
- Cork airport – 1h 30m
- Rosslare Ferryport – 60m