The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.

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With such a rich History, Heritage and a story to tell, a trip to The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre is a must. This beautiful, informative cultural centre is inventively situated within Cobh's restored Victorian Railway station, a building holding its own historic story.

Given that so many from Ireland's past travelled through Cobh(Queenstown), one of the world's finest natural harbours, visitors can learn historic and emotive recounts of The Queenstown Story, where over three million Irish people emigrated from this port town in search of a new life.

Everything from the sinking of the Titanic and The Lusitania, to the transportation of the forgotten Irish who endured forced labour in Cromwellian times to the West Indies and American Colonies as well as the stories of emigration to Canada and North America, is inventively displayed in a variety of modern, tasteful and artistic ways.

Relax, and "Walk in the Footsteps of our Emigrant Ancestors"

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Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Driver/guide

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Food and drinks

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Cobh Heritage Centre

Enter this beautifully restored Victorian railway station, a building with its own unique story. Your tour begins in the 1600's when Irish emigrants left here for the Colonies of America and the West Indies. The tour follows chronologically the various destinations throughout the centuries where our emigrants settled. It is an emotive journey of exploration of the lives of over three million Irish emigrants. The tour includes sections on The Great Famine and also the connection with this port town and both Titanic and The Lusitania. "Walk in the footsteps of our Emigrant ancestors"y

1 hour • Bao Gồm Vé

Tùy chọn

Cobh, The Queenstown Story

A multi-media and audio and visual exhibition dealing with Irish Emigration, the great famine, Convict transportation to Australia, and Cobh's connections with both Titanic and The Lusitania disasters

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Excited to add new branches to our family tree!
773HeidiS,
21 thg 11, 2025
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5.00
We had a wonderful day at the Cobh Heritage Centre. My mother-in-law enjoyed her session with genealogist Christy Keating. He seemed as excited about figuring out some of our family mysteries as us. Christy was generous with his time and was honest about what information we could find. When we found something conclusive, he was able to give us printouts to help us update our records. I recommend this special Irish experience for anyone with an ancestor who left the island in the past 200 years.
An incredible experience!
O193JXsarao,
3 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend the genealogy research offering at the Cobh heritage centre. Christy was able to trace my ancestors back to 1760 and also unlocked a long held belief about my G.G. grandparents marriage. He was able to disprove a "taboo" my extended family has long believed true...only it was not! This revelation blew my mind. Christy found photos, and birth, marriage, and death records I had no knowledge of before. A great time spent at Cobh heritage, if you have Irish ancestry book an hour with a genealogist at Cobh!
Learn about your family with Christy too!
Richard P,
28 thg 10, 2025
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5.00
The museum had so much information and a lot about the Titanic also. We also met with Christy Keating, the genealogist, which was very informative about my family history. Highly recommend!
Great Genealogical Experience
carollO365NA,
21 thg 10, 2025
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5.00
Christy Keating found ancestors that I didn’t know about. He was very helpful and informative. I will be able to visit where they lived.
Ancestry discovered
Katie C,
20 thg 10, 2025
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5.00
The museum was full of history and artifacts and the staff was extremely friendly. We were fortunate to book a session with the genealogist Christy ( sp) who was fantastic! He provided a nice overview of my ancestors and included copies of their records ( ie military enlistment WWI and census logs ) He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite patient as I asked many questions due to my excitement with each discovery! Thanks for the great afternoon in Cobh ! Katie and Mike Crowley Portland, Maine
Memorable and Inspiring Visit
FrequentTravelerTD,
13 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Set up an appointment to explore my mother's Irish ancestors. The Genealogist who worked with us was Christy Keating. He was very helpful in that he not only provided information about the probable birthplaces of our ancestors but also the historical context of when they lived in Ireland. His cheerful and engaging manner helped us look through historical records which can at times be confusing. After meeting with him, we were inspired to visit the church in northern Cork where both of my mother's parents were baptized.
A lot of information in one place
donnaaU8459QN,
8 thg 10, 2025
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5.00
A self guided tour through the entire history of Cobh from 1600- now. Packed with information. Takes a good hour to see it all . Some spots set up for child interactions.
Meaningful experience and grateful for such a resource
angierae1224,
27 thg 9, 2025
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5.00
Very impressed with the quality of this center! The way the information is presented feels immersive and gave me a strong sense of how my ancestors would have felt as they made their journey to America in the 1890s. I met with the genealogist and learned where my relative lived and was baptized in Cork city. It was a very meaningful visit.
Outstanding
Daydream16437215859,
22 thg 9, 2025
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5.00
Christy Keating was very patient and thorough. He was able to find my great grandparents, where they were from and even gave me the name of the ships that transported them. We are very pleased!
Unprecedented Experience! Highly Recommend! 5+++++
R6680GHteresao,
21 thg 9, 2025
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5.00
My husband and I visited Christy, the genealogist, to find out more about my Irish family history. For years I have heard many stories about my father's family emigrating to the USA during the potato famine. In just one visit, I learned that most of the stories were a bit exaggerated, (hmmm an Irish trait perhaps?), and Christy provided us with piles of new and exciting information. I was so excited I went back to the hotel room and began researching sites he recommended immediately. This led to more and more questions so...to Christy's surprise, we changed our travel plans and spent another afternoon talking with him to clarify even more information. I cannot express how informative and fun he was as we uncovered many interesting facts! He is so knowledgable and willing to answer even the craziest questions. I highly recommend a stop and a visit with him (call first) if you are at all interested in learning whether or not you have Irish roots. The minute I landed in Ireland, I felt a sense of belonging that I could not explain. The people, the beautiful scenery, the food, etc. all felt so welcoming. Then to learn I have familial roots on both sides of my family which made me proud! I am already planning a trip back. When I left, I gave Christy a big hug and a proper Irish goodbye. He changed my life forever. Don't miss your opportunity! Cobh Heritage Center!