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The centre which tells the story of the Blasket Islanders and the islands is a modern centre located on the mainland but with views to Great Blasket Island. The centre runs a brief introduction and film, both great scene setters.
The Blasket Centre exhibitions show the island life, including fishing, farming, work, transportation, home life, housing, and entertainment. The Centre also explores the community’s fight for survival, their language and culture, and the remarkable literary heritage they left behind.
With stunning views of the wild Atlantic coast and islands at the halfway point of the Slea Head Drive, the Blasket Centre is a fascinating heritage and cultural centre/ museum, honouring the unique community who lived on the remote Blasket Islands until their evacuation in 1953.
The Center is located directly across from the Great Blasket Island which was evacuated in the 50's due to low population. There are views of the homes that still remain and the Center educates the visitor on the history of the Blasket Islands and the surrounding mainland.
A museum to remember the history of the Blasket Islands. A glimpse of life as it was on Great Blasket Island – Photo by the Blasket Centre. If you love history, and want to learn more about Great Blasket Island’s past, then be sure to take a tour here, at the Blasket Centre.
The Blasket Centre. 484 reviews. #1 of 5 things to do in Dunquin. Speciality Museums. Closed now. 10:00 - 18:00. Write a review. About. This striking visitor centre, situated at the western end of the Dingle Peninsula on the Slea Head Drive / Wild Atlantic Way celebrates the history, heritage, literature and beauty of the Great Blasket Island.
This heritage museum tells the story of the community that used to live on the remote Blasket Islands. The islands themselves stand west of the coast and are now uninhabited. The location of the centre offers sweeping views over the Atlantic and nearby islands.
