Galway City Museum

Galway City Museum

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(820) · Museum in Galway City, Ireland
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Galway City Museum, Spanish Parade, Galway City is situated on the banks of the river Corrib, close to The Claddagh and Galway Bay. Here visitors …

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Feb 27, 2025
I visited this afternoon as I had had enough of going round the shops with my wife. I’m supposed to be on holiday. I’m glad that I did ! What a brilliant museum. It’s full of history / artefacts / in…Full review by AG13111
Nov 11, 2024
Really solid free museum. Very informative about general Irish history but also Galway's role in the history of the country. Definitely a top thing to do in the city.Full review by jeremydA9688RD
Oct 16, 2024
Galway City Museum is located near the Spanish Arch, on the bank river in Galway, the most important city in Western Ireland. It is a little museum, where you can learn about the history of the city,…Full review by AlbertSalichs
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By the old Spanish Arch, once part of the Galway city walls, overlooking the river Corrib, is the Comerford House. The house was built …
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With a view over River Corrib and the historic Spanish Arch, the Galway City Museum takes you on a journey of discovery through exhibit…
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Established:2006
Located:Spanish Arch, Galway, Ireland
Visitors:161,558 (2011)
Director:Brendán Ó hEaghra
Type:Local Authority Museum

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Galway City Museum is a designated repository for objects of cultural heritage related to the history and heritage of Galway City and its people. This includes objects manufactured, used...
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