Who we are
The Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre is a family friendly visitor attraction located on the waters of the Grand Canal Basin.
We will take you on a journey of Ireland’s waterways in history and culture. You will hear the story of Dublin’s two canals and the race to reach the Shannon, legends of monsters living in the locks and the tragic voyage of the ‘45M’. Hands on activities demonstrate driving a barge, navigating a canal lock system and an interactive quiz testing your knowledge of Ireland’s waterways.
We also provide advice, guides, maps, and charts for those planning on using the waterways and the activities on and around them.
The unique location on the water, in the city and its architectural award winning structure makes the centre, affectionately known as the ‘box on the docks', ideal to hire for exhibitions, launches, photo shoots and events.
Opening hours: April to September: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 – 6:00pm
Telephone: 01 6777510
How to get here
By Foot – 10 minutes on foot from Trinity College on Pearse Street.
By Bus – 1,2,3, 56A and 77A.
Dart – Grand Canal Station overlooks the Visitor Centre.
Luas – Red line to Spencer Dock and cross the Liffey by the Samuel Beckett Bridge.
By Car – Grand Canal Quay is just off Pearse Street.
About Waterways Ireland
Waterways Ireland is one of the six North-South Implementation Bodies set up under the British-Irish Agreement Act, 1999 and the supplementary North-South Co-operation Order (Implementation Bodies - Northern Ireland) 1999. Waterways Ireland is charged with the management, maintenance, development and restoration of certain inland naviagble waterway systems throughout the island of Ireland.
For further information please visit www.waterwaysireland.org or email info@waterwaysireland.org