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Learning beyond the classroom

Galway City Museum offers a range of engaging, curriculum-linked workshops, tours, and digital resources for schools and educators. Our learning programmes bring history, culture, and creativity to life, helping students connect with Galway’s past and inspiring new ways of thinking about the world around them.

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Guided Tours

Activity Sheets

These activity sheets, are English and Irish, are intended for toddlers, teenagers and those in between. Click on the buttons below to download and print the designed materials.

Tiny Treasure Hunt
Tóraíocht Seoidíní

These activity sheets, in English and Irish, may be used in conjunction with your museum visit. Click on the buttons below to download and print the designed materials.

My Favourite Object
An Rud Is Fearr Liom

Based on our exhibitions, these colouring sheets were developed with art student, Bláithín Kelly, for younger visitors. Click on the button below to download and print the colouring sheets.

Colouring Sheets

Extend your visit beyond the Museum walls and enjoy The Corrib, Myth, Legend & Folklore Walking Trail.  Download it here or pick up your own copy at the Museum Reception.  Suitable for all ages. 

Walking Trail

The Wild Atlantic – Sea Science 

Activity Sheet
Inspiring curiosity through Galway’s stories

Primary Pupils

Our primary school programmes encourage young learners to explore the past through hands-on discovery and creative thinking. From interactive workshops and guided tours to classroom-ready resources like Galway in Objects, pupils can connect with local history in fun and meaningful ways, developing skills in observation, storytelling, and imagination.

Galway in Objects
Activity Sheets
Bringing science, history, & innovation to life

Secondary Pupils

Our secondary school programmes blend heritage and STEM learning through interactive workshops and museum-based investigations. Students can explore topics such as archaeology, climate, and technology, discovering how science and creativity shape our understanding of Galway’s past and future. Each session is hands-on, curriculum-linked, and designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking.

Steam Workshops
TY Programme
Discover Galway through language & culture

Language Groups

Galway City Museum welcomes language learners and cultural exchange groups for guided visits that make history accessible, engaging, and interactive. Explore Galway’s stories through art, objects, and storytelling while practising English in a real-world context. Tours can be tailored to suit different proficiency levels, helping learners connect with Ireland’s culture, heritage, and everyday language in a relaxed setting.

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What our Visitors Say

My adult son (20) and I visited the museum and enjoyed it very much. It is very orientated to give you clear information through a good mixture of expiation material. The views from the museum out over the bay are a good reminder as you make your way around of the geography of the area. The staff are friendly and helpful. I was also impressed that they had a sensory room for children which is a nice touch and makes the museum inclusive.
DublinIrelandPeter TripAdvisor
The museum was way more comprehensive than I expected. It covered so many areas of local history with wonderful displays and multimedia presentations. It was not at all crowded, but very well situated. I would recommend the museum to anyone visiting Galway who has an interest in Irish history.
stevefS6058RN TripAdvisor
Really great way to learn about the history of Galway -- as with most places the staff were incredibly friendly and walking around and seeing how the city developed was great. A large part is set aside to cover the rising against the British and some of the atrocities committed by the British --- videos play with expert historians recounting what happened in an objective way -- it tears at your heart when you hear how a young mother was killed. Going to Galway, this is a must.
NC-GBTripAdvisor
We were visiting the Spanish Arch area and decided to visit the Museum nearby. The feature were the Aran Islands and I wish we had visited the Museum before we visited the Islands. It was very informative. If you plan a trip to the Islands, visit here first. It will make your trip that much better.
Butch OTripAdvisor
Wonderful museum that really connects you to the history of Galway and Ireland. A mix of historical artifacts and crafts a well as traditional art. The layout and displays are varied and creative, and there are videos, 3D maps, and an underwater submarine area that children and adults will find delightful. The delivery of information has purpose and imagination, and it makes learning about history absolutely fascinating.
Sarah BlumGoogle Review
This was a super interesting and diverse museum. It covers the history of the region (including the islands), Irish independence and there is also an expo on the sea. I spent at least an hour and a half here, the information displayed is so rich and detailed. There is a small viewing deck on the last floor which is wonderful. I learned a lot and would recommend it to everyone that visits Galway.
Natalia N - Local GuideGoogle Review
A museum that’s modern, informative and celebrates the culture and history of Galway and the rest of Ireland. It’s free to enter and is a good place to see. There’s quite a lot on display here ranging from samples dating from Ireland’s ancient past to materials dating to the last century. Absolutely brilliant!
Jordan Kevin MagtaanGoogle Review
A really lovely museum - it's small, but that doesn't detract from it at all. There's a lot of thought put into the displays and it gives both a good overview broad Irish/atlantic history and more specifically local history. Kudos to the curators for a fantastic experience.
Emily KGoogle Review
Museum Outreach

Bringing the Museum to You

If your school or group can’t visit the Museum, let us bring the experience to you. Our Education & Outreach team offer a limited number of off-site workshops and talks designed to engage learners through stories, objects, and discovery.

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 Galway City Museum will open Sundays, 12pm – 5pm commencing Easter Sunday 5 April 2026.