Cork Butter Museum

The Cork Butter Museum is a history museum in Cork dedicated to butter production. It displays old tools, written records, and objects from different periods that show how this craft developed over the centuries.

Cork became the world's largest center for butter exports during the 19th century. This trade brought wealth to the region and made it a major commercial hub for Irish products.

The place shows how butter making shaped rural life and its role in the wider Irish economy. You can see the everyday tools and methods that communities relied on for their livelihood.

The museum is easy to reach and located in the city center. Plan about half a day to walk through and take in the exhibits at a relaxed pace.

The museum preserves a piece of butter from medieval times that is over 1,000 years old. This rare object shows how certain soil conditions can preserve perishable food for centuries.

Location: County Cork

Inception: 1985

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: The Cork Butter Museum CLG

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 11:00-16:00

Website: http://corkbutter.museum

GPS coordinates: 51.90269,-8.47670

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58