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Galway City Museum invites you to virtually visit your museum and enjoy browsing through our collections, exhibitions and online learning resources. Since Covid-19 began we have been busier than ever expanding our online offer in addition to exhibition developments. Recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for ten years running we have also secured Full Accreditation status from the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland – meeting 34 out of 34 wide ranging museum good practice standards.
Galway City Museum announce brand new monument exhibition
Presented by Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture and Galway City Museum MONUMENT is presented by Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture and Galway City…
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Keepers of the Gael Exhibition
This exhibition exploring aspects of Gaelic Culture in Ireland between AD1200 and 1600 is the result of a collaboration between Galway City Museum and the…
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Myth, Legend & Folklore Tour Brochure
The Corrib: Myth, Legend & Folklore Exhibition This exhibition features specially-commissioned artwork by Sadie Cramer, which explores some of the old myths and stories about…
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“Dear Galway…” Pandemic Project
Galway City Museum is inviting the people of Galway to write a letter to future generations of Galwegians as part of their “Dear Galway” pandemic…
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Explore from Home
We have many resources that you can use to explore our collections from the comfort of your own home. Check out some new material on the tiles below; visit our past exhibitions; listen in to our podcasts; have a look at our vodcasts and browse some of your favourite artefacts. Enjoy!
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Museum Blog
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January 11, 2021“Dear Galway…” Pandemic Project
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January 11, 2021Myth, Legend & Folklore Tour Brochure
A film by Colm Hogan
Monument
This spectacular aerial film footage featuring the stunning fort of Dún Aonghasa on Inis Mór as it has never been seen before, was captured by award-winning photographer Colm Hogan. It was commissioned by Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture in partnership with Galway City Museum for MONUMENT. Visitors to the MONUMENT exhibition can view the full 15-minute film in the gallery’s purpose built cinema.
Collection
HighlightsGalway City Museum is a repository for objects of cultural heritage related to the city of Galway and its people, past and present. There are over 1000 objects in the collection currently, most of which have been kindly donated by the people of Galway over the past 40 years. Part of the collection is on display and you will see it as you navigate through the museum. Those objects not on display comprise our reserve collection and are kept in our stores.
Testimonials
Very cool museum
I am astonished about the amount and quality of the information you get in this museum and that for free. I definitely recommend this Museum.
Loved it!
I am a history nerd so I loved the museum. Unfortunately, I was visiting it with my husband who is not so much into history so I went through it quicker than I wanted to. Regardless, they have a nice collection of artifacts as well as exhibits that explain the long and complicated history of Galway. I believe it was free but we made a contribution. It is in a convenient location too- right near the Spanish Arch.
Pleasantly Surprised
My family and I visited this lovely museum and were so happy we did. It is so well laid out and organized and the displays are wonderful and interactive. We really enjoyed the history of Galway during the first and second world wars and would gladly return to see more. Go and see this gem!
An excellent informative museum
The Galway Museum is an excellent facility for both local people and visitors from other countries. I found the exhibits on the past lives of Galway residents including fishing activities to be particularly interesting – their existence was really hard!
Very well organized and informative.
I really enjoyed the exhibits here which tell the history of Galway city. This is a must for families and a for history buffs. As with many cities in Europe, Galway has a long varied history. The exhibits here explain it thoughtfully and thoroughly. On the upper floor is a science exhibit which is one of the best I’ve seen
Surprisingly interesting
I live locally and never even considered strolling into here until a friend suggested it. And incredible museum with a comprehensive tour of Galway throughout the years and a fantastic section for children! Would recommend to literally everyone this museum caters to everyone
A good way to spend a couple of hours
I really enjoyed the Galway City Museum. Great building and great views from the third floor. More importantly I learned more about the lead up to Irish independence and the civil war that followed – it is a very well balanced account and shows that the issues were not black and white – well done.
Good place to learn about Galway
I thought this museum was very informative regarding history of Galway. I wish I had spent more time. The first floor has exhibits and maps showing the historical development of Galway. The top floor had a fascinating exhibit regarding the Irish fight for independence and I learned very much in the brief time I had to look around – wish I could have spent another 30-45 minutes.
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