In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Galway was an important market town where people from the surrounding districts came to buy and sell produce to the townspeople and to each other. Join us for a short guided tour of our Galway Markets photographic exhibition. Suitable for ages 8+

In December 1918, Sinn Féin won 73 out of 105 Irish seats in the House of Commons. Its MPs refused to take their seats at Westminster and instead formed an independent parliament (Dáil Éireann) in Dublin on 21 January 1919. To mark the occasion, why not join us for a guided tour of our Revolution [...]

Does the Claddagh really have its own King? Who built the Spanish Arch? How did you get a Galway Hooker into the museum? Is that a skull or an ostrich egg? How heavy is the Great Mace? If you’re planning to visit over midterm, why not join our special guided tour for families to learn [...]

Does the Claddagh really have its own King? Who built the Spanish Arch? How did you get a Galway Hooker into the museum? Is that a skull or an ostrich egg? How heavy is the Great Mace? If you’re planning to visit over Easter, why not join our special guided tour for families to learn [...]

An introduction to Keepers of the Gael, an exciting new exhibition exploring Gaelic society and culture through the lens of the learned families who served Gaelic chiefs and English lords in Ireland between 1200 and 1600 AD. This event is co-hosted with Galway Civic Trust as part of its Medieval Experience Day, under Galway 2020’s [...]

Developed in partnership with the Marine Institute, Sea Science – the Wild Atlantic is an interactive exhibition that focuses on the wonders of the marine world. Join Gráinne Cronin O’Reilly, Marine Institute graduate intern, for a guided gallery tour to learn more. As places are limited, advance booking is advised. Call the Museum on (091) [...]

Developed in partnership with the Marine Institute, Sea Science – the Wild Atlantic is an interactive exhibition that focuses on the wonders of the marine world. Join Gráinne Cronin O’Reilly, Marine Institute graduate intern, for a guided gallery tour to learn more. As places are limited, advance booking is advised. Call the Museum on (091) [...]

An introduction to Keepers of the Gael, an exciting new exhibition exploring Gaelic society and culture through the lens of the learned families who served Gaelic chiefs and English lords in Ireland between 1200 and 1600 AD. As places are limited, advance booking is advised - call the museum on (091) 532460. Suitable for Age [...]