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Local Discovery · Letterkenny
A stay in Rockhill House has a way of deepening your curiosity about this part of Ireland — its history, its landscape, its people. Donegal County Museum is the natural next step.
A Hidden Gem in Letterkenny
Donegal County Museum holds a vast collection of historical artefacts and mounts regular exhibitions on all aspects of this remarkable county — its archaeology, its people, its landscape, and its place on the edge of the Atlantic. Regular talks cover the flora and fauna of Donegal, geological history, and the county’s extraordinary archaeological sites.
The museum is situated in what was once part of the historic Letterkenny workhouse — a building whose own history adds a layer of context to everything displayed inside it. It is also home to the North West Film Archive, available for public viewing.
Entry is free. Parking is free. It is family friendly and genuinely worth an afternoon.
VISIT THE MUSEUM WEBSITE →What to Expect
Historical Artefacts
A substantial permanent collection covering the history and heritage of County Donegal from prehistory to the present day.
Regular Exhibitions
A changing programme of exhibitions on archaeology, geology, flora and fauna, and local history — with regular public talks throughout the year.
North West Film Archive
A unique archive of film footage from across the North West of Ireland, available for public viewing. An extraordinary resource for anyone interested in the recent history of Donegal and the wider region.
Free & Family Friendly
Entry is free. Parking is free. The museum is well suited to visitors of all ages and a reliable option for families looking for something genuinely worthwhile on a quieter day.
The Building Itself
The museum is housed in a building that was once part of the Letterkenny workhouse — a sobering piece of Irish social history in its own right, and a reminder that the county whose landscape you are admiring from Rockhill House has a layered and sometimes difficult past. The building gives the collection a gravity that purpose-built museum spaces rarely achieve.
Complimentary for All Guests
All guests at Rockhill House receive complimentary access to our digital guide — a curated collection of our recommendations for the estate, Letterkenny, and County Donegal. Pubs, restaurants, attractions, walking routes, and insider tips from our team, all in one place.
ACCESS THE GUIDE →While You Are Staying With Us
Our team are always happy to recommend what else is worth seeing — from the museum to Glenveagh, Grianan of Aileach, Fort Dunree, and the Wild Atlantic Way beyond. Just ask us or use our complementary digital guide.
