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Visit Galway City Museum to explore the history and culture of Galway and the west of Ireland. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and offers free admission, virtual tours, online collections and more.
Learn about the history and collections of Galway City Museum, a local authority museum located beside the Spanish Arch. The museum displays objects relating to archaeology, art, geology, natural history, social, political and industrial history and folklife of Galway City.
Situated behind the famous Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum houses exhibitions which explore aspects of the history and heritage of Galway City, focusing on the medieval town, the Claddagh village & Galway, 1800-1950.
Galway City Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm and Open Sundays from 12pm–5pm from April to September. Admission is FREE! For more information on what’s happening visit www.galwaycitymuseum.ie.
Open now. 10:00 - 17:00. Write a review. About. 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 can soak up the archaeology, history and culture of Galway while also enjoying spectacular sea views.
Opening Times. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Stephen’s Day and Good Friday. Galleries close at 4:45pm. admission is free. No booking required. Suggested donation €5. Surrounded by Stone Exhibition.
With three floors of exciting exhibitions engaging visitors in the archaeology, history and sea science of Galway, the attraction is one of Galway’s most popular cultural hotspots and welcomes over 200,000 visitors per year.
