Galway City Museum
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture, Free
Type: Museums & Galleries, General Attractions
Spanish Arch
Galway City
Galway City
Tel: +353 91 532 460
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Houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions dealing with archaeology, local history, art & craft
Galway City Museum
Galway City Museum is is a spacious, modern building, situated in the heart of Galway on the banks of the River Corrib, overlooking the famous Spanish Arch.
The Museum houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions dealing with archaeology, local history, art & craft.
The Museum houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions dealing with archaeology, local history, art & craft.
Opening Time:
Open all year except Christmas & Good Fri. Tue - Sat, 10am-5pm. Closed Sun, Mon
Admission Charge:
Free
Directions
In the City Centre next to the Spanish ArchView Similar Tourist Attractions
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