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Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Closed on Sunday, Monday and Public Holidays.

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Shackleton Experience

Welcome to a journey that marries the bravery
of the past with modern storytelling.

Immerse yourself in a narrative of resilience and adventure as you explore the raw determination of Shackleton and his crew. The Shackleton Experience is destined to become one of the world’s great polar museums. Nestled within the heart of Athy, in County Kildare just 40 minutes by train from Dublin’s Heuston Station and minutes from exit 3 on the M9 Motorway. The Experience stands as the gateway to an era of daring exploration.

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