Galway City Museum is situated behind the famous Spanish Arch, overlooking the River Corrib and the ancient Claddagh village. The Museum houses exhibitions which explore aspects of the history and heritage of Galway.
Summer Opening Hours
Monday: 2pm to 5pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday (& Bank Holidays): CLOSED
Joe Geoghean's Volvo Ocean Race photographic exhibition @ Galway City Museum. The 'VOR Galway Exhibition' is a collection of limited edition photographs taken during The Volvo Ocean Race Stopover.
Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors
As part of the Galway Arts Festival, the Museum will be hosting an exibition entitled Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors. The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour. Matisse: Drawing with Scissors features 35 reproduction lithographs of the famous oeuvre produced in the last four years of his life, when the artist was confined to his bed. It includes many of his iconic images such as The Snail (L'Escargot, 1953; pictured above) and the Blue Nudes. the exhibition will run from Monday 12th to Saturday 24th July inclusive.
In Ireland we celebrate European Heritage Days with a full week of events throughout Heritage Week, which is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council with support from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Fáilte Ireland.
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Galway City Museum will be partaking in the celebration by organising an event highlighting the skills involved in traditional clothing on the Aran islands.
Sat. 28th August, 11am & 2pm
Wool Craft & Traditional Clothing on an Aran Island
Join Mairead Sharry, Inishere, Aran Islands, for a talk and demonstration on the traditional clothes of the Aran Islands, with a focus on the woolcrafts of spinning and weaving.
