Medieval Museum: Number 1 Attraction in Waterford on Tripadvisor
Bishop’s Palace: Number 2 Attraction in Waterford on Tripadvisor
Medieval Museum: UK Civic Trust award 2014
Irish Building Project 2014 - Irish Building & Design Awards Local Authority Members Association Best Building and Best Heritage Project, 2013
Full Accreditation, Museums Standards Programme for Ireland 2014
Shortlisted, European Museum of the Year 2014
Best Local Authority Museum 2009-2010
Listed 12th Top 50 Delights of Ireland – Rough Guide to Ireland
All Ireland Museum of the Year Best Publication 2004 Award for Waterford Treasures: A Guide to the historical and archaeological treasures of Waterford City
Joint second European Museum of the Year 2002
Irish American Cultural Institute Heritage Award 2001