What’s On
With more than 100 scheduled events per annum, Galway City Museum’s programme of events caters for a variety of audiences and interests, comprising gallery tours, illustrated talks, art and craft workshops, art classes and evening lectures. Download a copy of our current programme HERE or pick up a hardcopy from the museum.
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December 2018
Join Bernadette Divilly, choreographer and dance movement therapist, in a workshop where participants will have an opportunity to investigate and share their current language for home through movement and word in any language. This workshop will include some contemplative dance practice and contact improv. Adults
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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+
Find out moreIn 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+
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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 [...]
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Galway artist Phillida Eves will lead family workshops in the Education Room of Galway City Museum. These participatory, multi-sensory visual art workshops will focus on themes reflected in the current exhibitions within the Museum. Guaranteed family fun! This event is free of charge but places are strictly limited so advance booking is essential. To book [...]
Find out moreGalway artist Phillida Eves will lead family workshops in the Education Room of Galway City Museum. These participatory, multi-sensory visual art workshops will focus on themes reflected in the current exhibitions within the Museum. Guaranteed family fun! This event is free of charge but places are strictly limited so advance booking is essential. To book [...]
Find out moreGalway artist Phillida Eves will lead family workshops in the Education Room of Galway City Museum. These participatory, multi-sensory visual art workshops will focus on themes reflected in the current exhibitions within the Museum. Guaranteed family fun! This event is free of charge but places are strictly limited so advance booking is essential. To book [...]
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Join Brendan McGowan, Education Officer, to learn about some of the folklore and traditions associated with St. Brigid (1 February) and her feast day; afterwards, have a go at making some different types of Brigid's Crosses. A family event, suitable for ages 7+
Find out moreJoin Brendan McGowan, Education Officer, to learn about some of the folklore and traditions associated with St. Brigid and her feast day; afterwards, have a go at making some different types of Brigid's Crosses. Suitable for ages 15+ and adults
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Is your household interested in learning how to reduce the amount of plastic it uses. Join the Marine Institute’s graduate-intern Gráinne Cronin O’Reilly as she discusses plastic pollution and its impact on the marine environment and suggests practical alternatives to single-use plastics. A family event, suitable for ages 8+
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