The fort's prominent circular structure is a Martello tower built in 1808 to defend the town against potential Napoleonic invasion.
The site sits atop a man-made motte constructed by Hugh de Lacy in the late 12th century.
The museum houses the original ceremonial banners of the local craft guilds, which are rare examples of early industrial social history in Ireland.
During the 1920s, the fort served as a barracks for the Irish Free State Army during the Irish Civil War.
The museum collection includes artifacts from the 1649 Siege of Drogheda, a pivotal and violent event in Irish history.
It contains a dedicated collection regarding the history of the Boyne Viaduct, an iconic Victorian railway bridge.
The museum displays items related to the 19th-century Drogheda Steamship Company, which once linked the town to Liverpool.
Drogheda Museum is housed within the historic Millmount Fort, a site featuring a prominent 18th-century Martello tower overlooking the River Boyne. The museum complex occupies the former military barracks and governor's house of the fort. It focuses on the industrial, military, and social history of Drogheda, including the town's unique 19th-century guilds. The collection includes a wide array of artifacts relating to the Cromwellian siege of 1649 and the Battle of the Boyne. Visitors can explore the strategic evolution of the site from an Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey to a modern cultural heritage site. The museum holds a significant collection of trade banners and regalia from local craft guilds. It also features historical exhibitions on the evolution of Drogheda’s port and railway history. The site remains a focal point for understanding the military landscape of the Boyne Valley.
The viewing platform at the top of the Martello tower offers the best vantage point for photos of the town.
Climb to the top of the fort exterior for a panoramic view of the town and the Boyne estuary.
Check the museum's temporary exhibition board, as they frequently rotate local historical collections.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes, as the site involves uneven ground and steep inclines on the motte.
Attempting to climb the exterior embankments rather than using the designated paths.
Closed on Mondays during the off-season months; check local updates for bank holiday closures.
