Strokestown Park | The National Famine Museum
Visit Strokestown Park House, Gardens & National Famine Museum to discover the intimate and intriguing links between dramatically different Irish lives.
Tucked into the beautiful countryside of north Roscommon is Strokestown Park Estate. An estate that delves into the historic grandeur of an Irish Country House while exploring its connection to one of the darkest times in Irish history, the Great Irish Famine.
Enter a time capsule on a guided tour of Strokestown Park House and experience what life was like in the Irish Country House for gentry and servants alike. Discover its original collections of art, curios and everyday objects. Uncover the connection to the Irish Famine which inspired the National Famine Museum also located within the Strokestown Park Estate.
At your own pace, unearth the compelling stories of the Irish famine through our interactive museum which will take you on an emotional journey through a dark time in Irish history, but one where the hope and courage of the Irish people shines through. A stroll in the Victorian Walled Gardens or on the woodland walks allows visitors to explore even more of the magnificent Strokestown Park Estate