waterways visitor centre

In a modern building, constructed in the Grand Canal Basin, this exhibition is designed to introduce the visitor to Ireland's inland waterways and to the range of activities and experience they offer.

One of the most interesting exhibitions focuses on the men who built the canals. They were known as "navigators" or more commonly "navvies". Other attractions include an audio-visual show, working models and interactive multimedia presentation.

There is access for people with disabilities to the ground floor. Attractions include an audio visual show and working models, showing various engineering features, as well as an interactive multimedia presentation.

Guided tours, lasting half an hour are available on request.