New Exhibitions for 2010"Beefing it Up"
An unfinished model of a hospital ship named St. Andrew newly exhibited in the museum, was initially built of Bully Beef tins by a surgeon who served on her. A Cork Harbour Master, the late Captain P Mullan, continued its construction. His plans, tools and letters enquiring about the ship are also on display. An added range of local ship models shows examples of model-making and an embroidery plus documents also gives an insight in the role of hospital ships during WW1. Domestic & Commercial life in CobhDelivering the Milk - a brief history of the local creamery in Cobh.  
TravellingCobh was the main transatlantic departure port in Ireland up to the late 1950s. The exhibition includes a trunk that travelled back-and-forth between Cobh and USA. 
Victorian TimesThe Victorian period has left a legacy of Italianate buildings throughout Cobh. A new exhibition illustrates many features of architecture and domestic life typical of this era, and details the lives of famous Victorians associated with the town. 
Irish LaceSamples of handmade Irish lace from late 19th and 20th century.  |
Exhibition Programme for 2009Pull TogetherThis exhibition gives the history of the US Naval presence in Queenstown during WW1 and details the co-operation between the British and US Navies during that period. A collection of pictures, text and artefacts highlights the relations between the two navies, the warfare tactics, the role and duties of the US Naval forces and their recreational activities. 
Permanent exhibitionsTrading Times - The commercial
life of Queenstown/Cobh 1900 to 1960 
Visitors' Comments "PS Sabrina" "Very thoughtful & reflective place of history, etc" - Terry and Maureen Smith, Canterbury, Kent, UK "A great wealth of information and resources" - Katherine Fissette, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA "Cobh's unexpected hidden treasure" - Frank O' Sullivan, Killarney, IRL "Most worthwhile stop. You have a big history for a small town" - Rose Mary & Walter, Florida USA  |