Cobh Heritage Centre — Titanic's Last Port & Famine Emigration
Cork, Ireland
About This Activity
Cobh (pronounced 'cove'), 25 minutes by train from Cork, was the final port of call for RMS Titanic on April 11, 1912, and the main embarkation point for 2.5 million Irish emigrants during and after the Great Famine. The Cobh Heritage Centre (the Queenstown Story) uses interactive exhibits, audio testimonies, and original artefacts to tell both stories. Adult admission is €15 (2026). The town's colourful terraced seafront and the neo-Gothic St Colman's Cathedral (free entry) are equally compelling. Open daily 9:30am–6pm (summer) and 9:30am–5pm (winter).
Seasonal note: Open year-round; busiest Jul–Aug. May–Sep best for exploring the colourful seafront town after the museum.
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