Explore the Collections
Galway City Museum is a collecting institution – this means that it collects objects and material that relate to Galway, the city and it’s people, past and present. The collection currently comprises over 1,000 objects, 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 form our reserve collection, and are kept in our stores.
Recent Acquisitions
- April 21, 2022
The Greene Collection
This collection of postcards of the Spanish Arch and the Fishmarket have been generously donated by Dermot Greene on behalf…
February 7, 2022New ‘Revolution in Galway, 1913-1923’ Material
We are delighted to share some recently acquired material from the Revolution in Galway, 1913-1923 exhibition open to visitors on…
Recent AcquisitionsOctober 19, 2020Silver Teapot
Victorian silver teapot presented by the Galway District Income Tax Collectors – a squat baluster shaped teapot, the panelled body…
Recent AcquisitionsAugust 26, 2020Richard Joyce and the oldest known Claddagh ring
Early in 2020 Galway City Museum acquired what is thought to be the oldest Claddagh ring known in existence. It…
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