Old Cork Waterworks Experience, Industrial heritage museum in Cork, Ireland.
The Old Cork Waterworks Experience occupies restored Victorian buildings with a 33-meter chimney, steam engines, and boiler houses along the River Lee.
Established in 1768 as Cork's water supply system, the facility operated until 1879 when water treatment operations moved to a newer plant across the road.
The facility transformed from a functional waterworks into an educational center, offering exhibits about industrial heritage and environmental science for students and families.
The museum opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 17:00, featuring wheelchair accessibility throughout the buildings.
Original Victorian machinery, including century-old engines and boilers, remains preserved in their initial positions, demonstrating the water pumping processes of the steam age.
Location: St. Mary's ED
Location: Cork
Address: Lee Road T23 N828 Cork
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 09:00-17:00; Samedi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00
Phone: +353214941500
Website: https://corkcity.ie/en/old-cork-waterworks-experience
GPS coordinates: 51.89517,-8.50966
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:06
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