The Butter Museum

The Butter Museum is a fascinating place that celebrates the rich history and cultural significance of butter in Irish life. Located in Cork's historic Shandon district, the museum is housed in an 1849 building that was originally the Butter Market.

Visitors can enjoy a collection of historic butter-making tools, from ancient buttermakers to the intricate molds used to shape butter for the market. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to engage in the butter-making process, offering hands-on experiences such as whipping butter using replica tools.

The museum also explores the symbolic significance of butter in Irish society and its place in local customs.