Museums and Arts

Skyline Gallery features a collection of contemporary images taken by landscape photographer Eoghan Kavanagh. The dramatic photographs are taken exclusively in Ireland and shot on a large format camera. Each image is individually hand printed and available in limited editions.

The Kilgarvan Motor Museum has been open since 1985, but we began collecting and restoring over 20 years ago as a hobby. During this period visitors from all over the world have visited us, many of them bring their own vintage or classic cars.

The Hallward & Mill Cove Galleries have over 50 years combined experience in exhibiting and collecting contemporary art. The Galleries encourage and exhibit the best of Irish contemporary art and provide a platform for emerging and established artists.

The Carnegie Arts Centre was established in 2008 as a cultural centre for the people of South Kerry and the Beara Peninsula. It is envisaged as a hub for artistic activity in the local community for present and future generations. The centre aims to foster the creative arts and to attract national and international arts performers to the splendid surrounds of Kenmare.

The Kenmare Heritage Centre covers various themes including Famous Visitors to Kenmare, The Nun of Kenmare, Kenmare's history and historical sites, Effects of the Famine on Kenmare and the Landlords of Kenmare. It also has a Kenmare Lace Exhibition. An integral part of the experience of the Kenmare Story is to visit the Historical sites after visiting the Centre. The Heritage Trail map will show you at first hand some of the delights of Kenmare. All the sites are within walking distance from the Centre and the trail takes about 40 minutes to complete.

In 1864 the Poor Clare nuns under the leadership of Mother Abbess O'Hagan set upon a practical course to help the needy to help themselves, by establishing an industrial school in the convent building. There, young girls were chiefly employed in producing lace...