Galway City Museum
Set against the remains of the medieval city wall and overlooking the mouth of the Corrib, the Galway City Museum tells the…
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Museums in Ireland in County Galway: places to visit
The Guinness Storehouse
Located in the heart of the historic Liberties district, the Guinness Storehouse tells the story of Ireland’s most famous beer through seven…
The Claddagh Ring Museum
At 1 Quay Street, in Galway’s Latin Quarter, a tiny room preserves the history of one of Ireland’s most famous pieces of…
The Sheep and Wool Heritage Centre
The Sheep and Wool Heritage Centre is a museum entirely dedicated to one of Ireland's greatest mascots: the sheep! Here, we invite…
The Station House Museum
The Station House Museum is a Clifden museum dedicated entirely to the Connemara pony. Housed in the town's old railway station, where…
The Cottage by Patrick Pearse
Patrick Pearse's Cottage(Teach An Phiarsaigh in Irish Gaelic) is a small cottage that once belonged to Patrick Pearse (1879-1916), one of the…
Galway Arts Centre
The Galway Arts Centre is a contemporary art museum located in Galway city center. It offers a vast collection of works of…
The James Mitchell Museum
For budding scientists, we recommend a visit to the James Mitchell Museum, a geological museum based in downtown Galway, Ireland. Nicknamed“Galway’s hidden…
The Nora Barnacle House Museum
The Nora Barnacle House Museum is dedicated entirely to the Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941). It retraces the writer’s life step by…
The Connemara Pony Heritage Centre
Small in stature but huge in reputation, the Connemara pony now has a centre dedicated entirely to its history. Opened in autumn…
Connemara Heritage & History Centre
If you’re exploring Connemara and want to know more about the region’s history, then a visit to the Connemara Heritage & History…
The Irish Workhouse Centre
If you like landmarks, then we recommend a visit to the Irish Workhouse Centre. Located in the charming town of Portumna, County…
The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre
Located in County Galway, Ireland, the Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre is a must for anyone interested in Irish history. Dedicated to…
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum is a tiny museum housed in a fishermen's watchtower. This is one of Galway's most historic monuments.…
Thoor Ballylee
Thoor Ballylee is an Irish keep in County Galway. Formerly the home of the great writer William Butler Yeats, the site was…