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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 story of…
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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 floors of…
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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 jewellery. Located…
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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 you to discover the intricacies of this unique animal, from its breeding to the wool industry. It's a great museum to visit with the whole family, and you'll learn a lot about this endearing animal! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/sheep-and-wool-heritage-centre/">[...]</a>
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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 an old-fashioned carriage from bygone days sits enthroned. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/station-house-museum/">[...]</a>
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The Cottage by Patrick Pearse
Patrick Pearse's Cottage<em>(Teach An Phiarsaigh</em> in Irish Gaelic) is a small cottage that once belonged to Patrick Pearse (1879-1916), one of the main leaders of the nationalist cause from 1900 to 1916. This cottage overlooks the splendors of Connemara, offering breathtaking views of the region's lakes and mountains. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-cottage-by-patrick-pearse/">[...]</a>
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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 all kinds, blending national and international contemporary art across a wide range of disciplines. Access is free of charge, and should appeal to art lovers everywhere! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/galway-arts-centre/">[...]</a>
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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 museum", it…
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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 step, bringing…
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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 2025 in…
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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 Centre is…
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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 Galway, Ireland,…
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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 famous…
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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. an interesting place, entirely devoted to the history of fishing in Galway: a glimpse of ancestral techniques, rare objects and period photographs! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-galway-fisheries-watchtower-museum/">[...]</a>
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Thoor Ballylee
Thoor Ballylee is an Irish keep in County Galway. Formerly the home of the great writer William Butler Yeats, the site was a veritable…
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