Irish Silver Museum – Waterford Treasures

Since the Viking period in Ireland, silver has been a most prized metal and a means of exchange. Step into the opulence of Ireland's past at the Irish Silver Museum – Waterford Treasures in Waterford City and see the story of the country told through the medium of this precious metal. One of the seven precious metals of antiquity, silver has long enthralled and fascinated humans. Some of these objects in the museum feature the names and arms of their owners or unusual decorations and features. All of them tell a story. The Irish Silver Museum is part of the Waterford Treasures and the Viking Triangle. You can purchase a Freedom of Waterford ticket that includes the five museums and a guided tour.

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