The exhibition This Is The Modern World ran at Galway City Museum from June to September 2023. Celebrating punk and rock bands who played in Galway from 1977 to 1982 […]
The Resurrection of Rocky DeValera and the Gravediggers Read More »
A watercolour by Francis William Topham (1808-1877), Mother with Children in a Galway Cabin is the most recent acquisition to the Collections at Galway City Museum. Born in England,
Recent Acquisition: Watercolour by Francis William Topham (1808-1877) Read More »
A landmark new exhibition, Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past, has opened at Galway City Museum, marking the first dedicated museum installation in Ireland to explore the history and
New exhibition on Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past opens at Galway City Museum Read More »
New display at Galway City Museum, returns 1730s silver chalices after a century in England A new temporary display of silver has opened in Galway City Museum, providing a
‘Homecoming’ for Galway Chalices After a Century Read More »
Extended opening hours will be complemented by a free programme of immersive performances, talks, workshops and events after 5pm at Galway City Museum from June to December 2026. Galway
Róisín Coyle is an Irish visual artist based in Galway, who has worked nationally and internationally across multiple mediums. In this article Róisín shares her personal story and how it
Inside Earth Action: Artist Róisín Coyle in Her Own Words Read More »
Galway City Museum is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of almost €26,000 under the Heritage Council’s 2026 Heritage Stewardship Fund to support the digitisation of
Museum Announces Heritage Council Grant for Digitisation Project Read More »
The award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival 2026, a landmark celebration of creativity, innovation, and community action in response to the climate crisis, will take place from 24-28 June 2026 in various
Galway Climate Inspirations Festival official launch Read More »
Silent Saturdays are sensory-friendly mornings at Galway City Museum, designed to offer a calmer and more comfortable visit for neurodivergent visitors, people with sensory differences, and anyone who would benefit from a
SILENT SATURDAYS – Bringing Back the Hush! Read More »
Galway City Museum will open Sundays, 12pm – 5pm commencing Easter Sunday 5 April 2026.
