Look to your left for a towering red brick building defined by rows of tall, rectangular sash windows and an ornate white wrought-iron balcony stretching across the first floor. This is a classic example of Georgian architecture, designed by James Pain and built in eighteen thirty-eight. Check out the image in your app to see how perfectly this grand house fits into the square.
Today, it holds the People's Museum of Limerick, opened on the seventh of October, twenty nineteen. Inside, the city's eclectic history comes alive. You will find local military artifacts, profiles of famous residents like author Frank McCourt, and even a room devoted to antique toys. My personal favorite is a captured coat that once belonged to Napoleon's brother, Joseph Bonaparte. It is quite a long way from home.
If you want to browse, the museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from ten AM to four PM, and Sundays from twelve to four PM. This building truly captures the surprising, beating heart of the city. Whenever you are ready, let's stroll on to our next stop.
