Success Story, Our
Butter Trade
Shandon, Cork City
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.
Explore ExperienceAdults €5.00
Students/Seniors €4.00
Children €2.00
children under 12 free (in a family group)
Groups (10+) by arrangement only
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.
Perfect for students, these interactive tours offer insights into traditional butter-making, Irish culture, and local heritage. Fun and educational for all ages!
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.