Waterford Treasures: The Irish Wake Museum – Rituals of Death is Ireland's first ever wake museum and is located in a 15th century alms house in Waterford City. Visitors are taken on an exploration of life and death, detailing traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times right up to the 20th century.
Waterford Treasures: The Irish Wake Museum – Rituals of Death offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore one of the most iconic parts of Irish culture, through the eyes of an expert, on this fully guided tour.
Beginning with an audio visual experience, visitors are taken on a fascinating journey, where the themes of life and death are explored within an intimate space, in order to gain a true understanding of an Irish wake's particular customs.
The subject matter of this museum may be upsetting for some, and consideration should be taken to ensure that this is the correct experience for you and your companions. It is advised that at a minimum it is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years.
