Cobh Museum is situated overlooking Cork Harbour.
Formerly named Queenstown, Cobh was the last port of call for the Titanic.
The exhibitions reflect the cultural, social and maritime history of Cobh and the Great Island.

There is a small genealogical reference section in the museum where visitors can do their own research.

The museum is open to the public from
March to October.


TITANIC

Reflections and Reactions
Queenstown 1912

A view of what everyday life was like in Cobh – then Queenstown – in 1912 set against the shocking news of the Titanic’s sinking only four days after leaving Cork Harbour. Model of Titanic at Cobh Museum

The centre piece of this exhibition is the Pilots’ Log Book showing the exact time of arrival and departure of the Titanic from Cork Harbour on 11th April 1912. Pilots Log for Titanic Call to Cork Harbour

A copy of a letter from a survivor (Eugene Daly who boarded in Queenstown) and a reamer(tool used in riveting) used in Harland and Wolff shipyard are on display together with some White Star artefacts.

Leisure, childhood, fashion and the commercial life of Queenstown are shown through some unusual pieces which include samples of Irish Lace, dolls, souvenirs, items from a local pharmacy of that time, a school role book, and an amazing selection of photographs.

Extracts from Minutes of the Queenstown Urban District Council of early 1912 similarly reflect the day to day life and business of the town.

Also from the period is an exhibition detailing the presence of the American Navy in Queenstown during the First World War.

The Exhibition will run from March - October 2012

March to October 2012
Museum Opening Hours

Monday-Saturday:
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm

Sunday:
2.30pm - 5.00pm

Admission Charge

Telephone:
+ 353 21 4814240.
email:
cobhmuseum@eircom.net