Waterford: See
=== City centre ===
1 Christ Church Cathedral, Cathedral Square X91 A447, ☏ +353 51 858958. Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM. This is the Church of Ireland (Protestant) cathedral, next to the museums. It was built in Georgian style 1773-79 replacing the 13th-century Gothic cathedral, from which the Catholics had been ejected at the Reformation. When the old one was demolished, they found remarkable medieval vestments now in the museum. (updated Jul 2025)
Waterford Treasures is a museum complex in the triangle between The Quays and The Mall, with Reginald's Tower at its apex. Unless otherwise stated they're open daily M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su 11AM-5PM, with admission to each adult €10, conc €8, under-12 with paying adult free. The Freedom Pass is €18, only valid for a day and you'll be doing well to get round two of them.
Medieval Museum, The Mall X91 K10E (next to Christ Church), ☏ +355 761 102501. As above. You start in the 1270 Choristers' Hall, which extends into the wine vaults - Waterford had extensive trade with Bordeaux, which was ruled by the English. Religious artifacts include a relic of the True Cross (it must be a true relic if Pope Paschal II deemed it so in 1110, but no wonder Europe was rapidly de-forested in that era) and a pilgrim badge (violently anti-Semitic). There's a sumptuous gold brooch of 1210, a charter roll stating Waterford's precedence over a rival nearby port (which they destroyed just to be on the safe side), and a ceremonial sword presented by Edward IV. The Cloth of Gold clerical vestments were woven circa 1460 with Florence silk and embroidered in Bruges: they were hidden in the cathedral from Cromwell’s army in 1650, and only rediscovered 123 years later. They were in an ornate Spanish iron chest, also displayed. The "cap of maintenance" was presented by Henry VIII; the Great Parchment Book is the city records from 1356 to 1649. The Luker chalice is from 1595. Finally the Mayor's Treasury is a summary of civic history. (updated Jul 2025)
Irish Silver Museum is at the back of Medieval Museum, adult €5, child free.
Bishop's Palace, The Mall X91 E279 (next to Medieval Museum), ☏ +355 51 849 650. As above. Grand Georgian residence with decor and items mostly from that era, including a 1789 piece of Waterford Crystal and a Napoleon Mourning Cross. The Hucklebuck shoes are from 1963 (from pop group Royal Showband) yet resemble the attire of a Regency buck. Costumed docents lead guided tours on the hour. (updated Jul 2025)
King of the Vikings is a virtual reality show within the museum complex at 10 Bailey's New St, hours and prices as above. No under-8s admitted.
Irish Wake Museum, Cathedral Square (north side of Christ Church), ☏ +355 51 849 501. As above. Hourly show on Irish funeral rites, in a 15th century almshouse. (updated Jul 2025)
Museum of Time next to Greyfriars is a collection of clocks and watches, adult €5, child free. …