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 the actual ship of the same name. 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 Cobh
Delivering the Milk - a brief history of the local creamery in
Cobh.

Travelling
Cobh 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.

"Sabrina"
Victorian Times
The 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.
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Exhibition Programme for 2009
Pull Together
The museum's new 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 exhibitions
Trading Times - The commercial life of Queenstown/Cobh
1900 to 1960
Showtime - Music and Drama in Cobh.
Paintings & Watercolours by famous marine artists -
George M.W. Atkinson and Robert L. Stopford.
Secrets of Cork Harbour - items dredged up in the harbour.
Lusitania corner with the story of the "Flying Fish", one
of the rescue boats.
Sporting Heroes, with trophies and photos of the sports
played in Cobh over the years.
Visitors' Comments
"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
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