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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...More
Thank you for taking the time to review Galway City Museum, we are glad you enjoyed your visit. Sea Science, The Wild Atlantic is our most popular exhibition for kids of all ages looking for an interactive learning experience that is fun!
To get a sense of the overall history of Galway, this is a pretty good place to start. When I was there, there were exhibits on ancient and mediaeval Ireland, some sports memorabilia, a good WWI exhibit and some information on the Troubles. The galleries...More
Thank you for taking the time to review Galway City Museum, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the variety of exhibitions on display. Navigation through the building can be challenging but it is something we are working to improve. Hope you will visit again...More
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!More
Thank you for your review. Yes, 'The Galway Hooker' exhibition gives a good insight into the social history of Galway fishing folk and the tradition associated with these unique sailing vessels. It is an added bonus that this exhibition overlooks the area that was once...More
Excellent exhibits especially on the 1916 Irish uprising. Exhibit halls well laid out with very useful information that was easy to follow.
Thank you for taking the time to review Galway City Museum. The exhibition you mention, 'Revolution in Galway 1913-1923', is proving very popular with our visitors and will continue to run until 2023 so do call again!
A free to enter museum charting the development of Galway from prehistoric times to the present was a real delight to visit. It housed finds from all periods of habitation and gives interesting descriptions of the growth of the town and the reasons for the...More
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
Great local museum with local, and Irish, history. The Hop On, Hop Off bus will stop there if you give them a heads up. Takes about an hour to do it all but very informative. And free. Hard to find a better deal
The City Museum of Galway was one of the finest regional museums we’ve ever experienced. Some of the exhibits were expected, though well-done – pieces of Neolithic and Medieval pottery and household implements excavated, mostly during building projects. And the posted explanations of life in...More
Thank you for your review, we are delighted that your experience at Galway City Museum was such a positive one and hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
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...More
Excellent, free, county-based museum. Rotating exhibits, lots of local history, many items in the collection from local families, good views of the city from the top floor windows.
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