West Kerry Museum

Visitor centre located in a historic Schoolhouse, highlighting the diverse natural and cultural legacy of the Dingle Peninsula.

The West Kerry Museum, also known as Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, vividly displays the Dingle Peninsula’s extensive natural and cultural history. The collection spans a remarkable timeline from prehistoric eras to contemporary times.

In collaboration with the museum, we crafted a story that enhances the significance of its remarkable exhibits. These include Ogham Stones, Standing Stones, and early Christian Crosses. We arranged for aerial photography and artistic illustrations to enrich the historical stories, providing a deeper understanding of their context.

Slab of Rock Art found near Annascaul
Slab of Rock Art found near Annascaul.
Selection of panels talking about Christianity in West Kerry. There is a large photo of Gallarus Oratory.
Selection of panels within the exhibition. The main focus is a photo of an old stone fort. In the background are more exhibits about the ocean and ogham stones.

We created a typeface called ‘Chorca Dhuibhne’ for interpretation headings, signage, publications, and the new identity. Inspired by the local area, the letterforms of this typeface draw from stone carvings and the cló gaelach typeface, commonly seen in historical Irish typography.

Letter t from the Corca Dhuibhne typeface.
A white cotton tote bag featuring Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne logo.
A small exhibit within the café featuring introductory panels about the village and the museum accompanied by framed photographs on a white brick wall surrounded by wooden tables and chairs.
Exhibition in the West Kerry Museum, in the centre is an Ogham stone. The background features a series of exhibition panels covering topics ragngins from gaelic football to the medieval period.

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