Easter Hours
Galway City Museum will open Sundays, 12pm – 5pm commencing Easter Dé Domhnaigh 5 Aibreán 2026.
Fáilte. Fáilte go dtí Músaem Cathrach na Gaillimhe
Uaireanta Oscailte
Dé Máirt to Dé Sathairn, 10am – 5pm
Sundays (Easter to mid-Sept), 12pm - 5pm
Admission is FREE
No booking required
Suggested donation €5
Closed Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day, St Patrick’s Day & Good Dé hAoine
Galleries close at 4:45pm
Visitor Guide
Plan your visit and make the most of your time at Galway City Museum, whether it’s your first trip, a family day out, a school visit, or an exploration of Galway’s rich heritage.
Your journey begins here
First Time Visitor
Find everything you need to know before your visit, from opening hours and location to accessibility, tours, and what to expect when you arrive.
Fun for all ages
Teaghlaigh
Discover family-friendly exhibitions, hands-on activities, and special events that bring Galway’s history to life for children and adults alike.
Learning beyond the classroom
Educators
Book a guided tour or school workshop designed to inspire curiosity and connect students with Galway’s culture, art, and heritage.
Everything you need to know
Pleanáil do Chuairt
Find directions, opening hours, admission details, and accessibility information to help make your visit to Galway City Museum easy and enjoyable.
Blag an Mhúsaeim
Scéalta
Explore the stories and experiences at Galway City Museum
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Explore the stories and experiences at Galway City Museum
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Did you know that buoys off the Irish coast collect vital real-time data used to help forecast the weather? Join Guy Westbrook from the Marine ...
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Celebrate Culture Night 2026 at Galway City Museum with a packed programme of free events, including live music, storytelling and a guided walking tour of ...
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Celebrate Culture Night 2026 at Galway City Museum with a packed programme of free events, including live music, storytelling and a guided walking tour of ...
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Celebrate Culture Night 2026 at Galway City Museum with a packed programme of free events, including live music, storytelling and a guided walking tour of ...
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Celebrate Culture Night 2026 at Galway City Museum with a packed programme of free events, including live music, storytelling and a guided walking tour of ...
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Join textile weaver Jean Moran for a live demonstration of traditional weaving and yarn spinning using a floor loom and spinning wheel. Visitors will have ...