King House Interpretive Galleries and Museum

King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion built around 1730 by Sir Henry King. The grand scale of the reception gallery, its original stone floor, tripartite windows and high vaulted ceilings portray the impression that this 18th Century residence was built as a symbol of status, wealth and power of the King family. After its first life as a family home, King House became a military barracks to the famous Connaught Rangers Regiment from 1788 until 1922. In more recent years King House has been a barracks for the Irish Army.

Today visitors can explore this unique architectural treasure and enjoy a range of interactive presentations that offer an enchanting view of Ireland's heritage and culture. The exhibitions tell the story of the house, its people and the surrounding locality in an entertaining and informative manner. They focus on the world of Gaelic Ireland, the dramatic episodes in the lives of the King family, the architecture, construction and restoration of the House and the military history associated with the building. However you like your history, come to King House and you will definitely be looking forward to looking back.