Step back in time and explore Waterford’s historical treasures at the award-winning Medieval Museum. Discover lost artifacts, royal relics, and hidden secrets without waiting in line.
Step back in time and explore Waterford’s historical treasures at the award-winning Medieval Museum. Discover lost artifacts, royal relics, and hidden secrets without waiting in line.
- Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum - The Medieval Museum houses the 13th century Choristers Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault, in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle and is the only museum of its kind in Ireland and Europe that is built over two national monuments. This striking new building reveals the story of Waterford through…
- Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum - The Medieval Museum houses the 13th century Choristers Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault, in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle and is the only museum of its kind in Ireland and Europe that is built over two national monuments. This striking new building reveals the story of Waterford through the middle Ages and visitors are wowed as they go underneath the new building into centuries old vaults.
On display are the magnificent Cloth of Gold vestments the only complete pre-reformation set to survive in Europe. It’s the only complete set of medieval High Mass Vestments to survive in Northern Europe, which were lost for hundreds of years after they were hidden from Cromwell’s army in the floor of the then Christ Church Cathedral, the only piece of clothing to survive from King Henry VIII’s reign, the ‘Cap of Maintenance’, as well as the Great Charter Roll which was viewed by Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Ireland.
Take the tour with our costumed re-enactor, or use our multimedia handheld guide in English, French or German or just wander at your lesiure throughout the museum.

- Professional guide (Subject to Availability)
- Professional guide (Subject to Availability)
- Gratuities
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The acclaimed Medieval Museum stands as the sole museum in Europe constructed atop two National Monuments: the 13th-century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Be sure to see the remarkable Cloth of Gold vestments, which were concealed from Cromwell’s army and remained lost for over 120 years. Additionally, explore the Great…
The acclaimed Medieval Museum stands as the sole museum in Europe constructed atop two National Monuments: the 13th-century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Be sure to see the remarkable Cloth of Gold vestments, which were concealed from Cromwell’s army and remained lost for over 120 years. Additionally, explore the Great Charter Roll, admired by Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Ireland, and the unique ‘Cap of Maintenance,’ the only garment to endure from King Henry VIII’s era.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 35 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.