Tower Museum
Category: Families, Culture
Type: Museums & Galleries, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Union Hall Place
Derry City
Co Londonderry
BT48 6LU
Derry City
Co Londonderry
BT48 6LU
Tel: +44 28 7137 2411
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Permanent exhibitions that include The Story of Derry exhibition and the An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera exhibition
Tower Museum
Georgina Campbell
The Tower Museum is an award winning museum with permanent exhibitions that include The Story of Derry exhibition and the An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera exhibition. However throughout the year the museum also plays host to a range of other temporary exhibitions.
All the exhibitions use display and interactive techniques to present their stories to the public.
All the exhibitions use display and interactive techniques to present their stories to the public.
Opening Time:
Open year round. Sep-May: Tue-Sat 10am-4.30pm.
Jun-Aug: Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm.
Admission Charge:
Adult £4.20, Child/Student/OAP £2.65, Family (2 adults & 3 children) £9.45. Group rates £2.50.
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