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Galway City Museum

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(821) · Museum in Galway City, Ireland
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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 …

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Mar 10, 2025
Not a large museum, but it contains some interesting artefacts. If you're in Galway City, it's a great place to learn more about the county and its people. Admission is completely free.Full review by michaeldeligan
Feb 27, 2025
I visited this afternoon as I had had enough of going round the shops with my wife. I’m supposed to be on holiday. I’m glad that I did ! What a brilliant museum. It’s full of history / artefacts / in…Full review by AG13111
Nov 11, 2024
Really solid free museum. Very informative about general Irish history but also Galway's role in the history of the country. Definitely a top thing to do in the city.Full review by jeremydA9688RD
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By the old Spanish Arch, once part of the Galway city walls, overlooking the river Corrib, is the Comerford House. The house was built …
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With a view over River Corrib and the historic Spanish Arch, the Galway City Museum takes you on a journey of discovery through exhibit…
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Established:2006
Located:Spanish Arch, Galway, Ireland
Visitors:161,558 (2011)
Director:Brendán Ó hEaghra
Type:Local Authority Museum

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Galway City Museum is a designated repository for objects of cultural heritage related to the history and heritage of Galway City and its people. This includes objects manufactured, used...
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