Muckross House

The star attraction of Killarney National Park is Muckross House, built for a wealthy landowner, Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, the water colorist Mary Balfour Herbert.  The house was begun in 1839, completed in 1843, and donated to the state in the 1930's.

Today the house is a museum featuring locally made furniture, prints, art and needlework alongside non-Irish items.  Visits to the house are by guided tour only; the entrance fee is €7,00 and the house is open until 5:30 PM in October.

Gardens in Autumn

 You can also visit the gardens and workshops where local artisans demonstrate weaving and pottery.

   

 

Not far from the house you will find Muckross Traditional Farms, where traditional County Kerry farm life is demonstrated.  In addition to farmhands working the fields, a blacksmith, carpenter and wheelwright are on hand to demonstrate their trades.

You can read more about Muckross House and the Traditional Farms on their

web site here.