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The Butter Museum

An Original and Memorable Experience

The Butter Museum is a unique institution, celebrating one of the great success stories of Ireland, the butter trade. Located in the historic Shandon area of Cork city, the story begins with the central role of dairy culture in the Island of Saints and Scholars. The Museum goes on to describe the internationally important Butter Exchange in nineteenth century Cork, the traditional craft of home butter making and the modern success of the Kerrygold brand.

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EXPERIENCES

The Butter Museum Experience

Museum Admission

Adults €5.00
Students/​Seniors €4.00
Chil­dren €2.00
Chil­dren under 12 free (in a fam­ily group)
Groups (10+) by arrangement only.

The Butter Museum opening hours

Opening hours

MARCH – APRIL
Wed – Sat 10.00 – 4.00, Sun 11.00 – 4.00

MAY – OCTOBER:
Open daily, Mon – Sat 10.00 – 4.00,
Sun 11.00 – 4.00

Butter making demonstration at The Butter Museum Cork

Butter Making Demonstrations

Experience the Art of Traditional Butter Making, Saturdays at 12.00.
We cannot offer a pre-payment facility for our butter making demonstrations.

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Testimonials

What Our Visitors Say

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Me and my friend stumbled on to this place while in Cork. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The museum itself was small but charming.
Worth a visit if you have a spare hour while in the town.

Charming local museum! Georgia, Tripadvisor
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When I had first heard about Cork’s butter museum I wasn’t expecting much, but i was delightfully surprised. The Butter museum is a small but mighty establishment that serves as one of Cork’s most fun and interesting things to do…

Life-changing! Maddy M, Tripadvisor
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Was in Cork for the day and decided I’d go to the museum based on reviews. I really enjoyed it. It was great to learn about the history of butter and all the different contraptions for making butter. Would go again

Tim McG, Tripadvisor
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Glad I visited the cute Butter Museum, which presents the history of producing Irish butter. I really enjoyed the film, too. Worth a visit.

An Interesting Gem! Sue R, Tripadvisor
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This is a genuinely brilliant museum. I learnt loads about the butter industry but also a lot about Irish history. It’s a small museum and only €5 so an easy one to pop into. I would recommend taking the time to visit, it’s different and very informative.

Don’t miss it! Keeksdeeks, Tripadvisor
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This little museum has friendly and knowledgeable staff and material which you can easily learn the history of butter in Ireland. Highly recommend this stop, try to catch their butter making demonstration too!

I can’t believe all this butter! Nate S, Tripadvisor
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FAQs

Did you know the Cork Butter Exchange
was once the largest butter market in the world?

Admission prices

Adults €5.00
Students/​Seniors €4.00
Chil­dren €2.00
chil­dren under 12 free (in a fam­ily group)

Groups (10+) by arrangement only

Opening hours

BUTTER MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Saturdays at 12.00

MARCH – APRIL
Wed – Sat 10.00 – 4.00, Sun 11.00 – 4.00

MAY – OCTOBER:
Open daily, Mon – Sat 10.00 – 4.00, Sun 11.00 – 4.00

NOVEMBER:
Wed – Sat 10.00 – 4.00, Sun 11.00 – 4.00, closed Mondays and Tuesdays

DECEMBER – FEBRUARY: Sat & Sun only

OPEN BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS: 11.00 – 4.00

We cannot offer a pre-payment facility for our butter making demonstrations.

School tours

Perfect for students, these interactive tours offer insights into traditional butter-making, Irish culture, and local heritage. Fun and educational for all ages!

Schools Tours & Educational Resources

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The Butter Making Artefact
The butter artefact
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The Butter Museum Building
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Wrappers & artefacts

Explore the history and making of butter

70 years ago, Ireland had more than 150 distinctive butter brands. However, in the years before the establishment of Bord Bainne and its subsequent launch of Kerrygold, each local creamery wrapped and sold its own butter. Browse our extensive collection of butter wrappers online.

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