Reginald's Tower Museum

Address: Reginald’s Tower, The Quay, Waterford, Ireland

Website: https://waterfordtreasures.com

Reginald’s Tower is a circular stone tower on the quayside in Waterford, Ireland, and forms part of the city’s medieval defenses. The present stone structure dates largely from the medieval period and the site is frequently described as one of Ireland’s oldest civic buildings.

Inside are exhibitions covering Viking and medieval Waterford, with artefacts and displays that interpret the city’s early maritime and urban history for visitors. The tower’s position at the quay provides close views of the River Suir and the adjacent pedestrian waterfront.

The site originated on a Viking fortification named after the Norse leader Ragnall; the stone tower replaced earlier timber defences and was used over centuries for defensive, administrative and custodial purposes. It underwent restoration for public display and now operates as part of Waterford’s museum network.

The tower stands on the north bank of the River Suir in central Waterford, within the historic core of the city in the province of Munster. It is directly accessible from the city centre and the riverside promenade.

• Quayside viewpoint: Located on the city’s quayside, the tower gives direct views along the River Suir and of Waterford’s quays and quay street.
• Museum displays: Houses exhibitions on Viking and medieval Waterford, including finds from local excavations and displays about the city’s maritime history.

Reginald’s Tower sits on the quays in Waterford city centre and is best reached on foot from the city’s transport hubs. From Waterford railway station and the nearby bus stops it’s a short walk (around 10-15 minutes) along the quays into the centre. Waterford is also served by national routes including the N25 for drivers.

• Visit Reginald's Tower early in the day or later in the afternoon to avoid the peak of cruise-ship and coach-tour arrivals in Waterford; the Viking Triangle is compact so timing your visit avoids long lines.
• Buy tickets at the Waterford Treasures visitor desk for combined entry to the city's museums and plan a clockwise route through the Viking Triangle so you don't backtrack and miss the tower's exhibits.