Galway City Museum

Houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions dealing with archaeology, local history, art & craft

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.

Open all year except Christmas & Good Fri. Tue - Sat, 10am-5pm. Closed Sun, Mon

Free

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