Tower Museum Guide
Unveiling Derry's Story: History, Heritage, and Panoramic Views Guide
The Tower Museum, located within the historic city walls of Derry, offers a captivating journey through the city's rich and often turbulent past. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking to understand the complex history and cultural heritage of this unique Northern Irish city. The museum provides a comprehensive overview, from prehistoric times to the present day, using engaging exhibits and interactive displays. The museum's exhibits are divided into two main permanent displays. "The Story of Derry" chronicles the city's history from its geological origins to the present day, covering key events such as the Plantation of Ulster, the Siege of Derry, and the Troubles. "An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera" tells the story of one of the largest ships in the Spanish Armada, which sank off the coast of Donegal in 1588. The museum houses a fascinating collection of artifacts recovered from the shipwreck, providing a glimpse into 16th-century maritime life. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits at their own pace, learning about Derry's history through artifacts, documents, photographs, and interactive displays. The museum also offers guided tours for those who want a more in-depth experience. Don't miss the opportunity to climb to the top of the tower for panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. While the museum doesn't have a specific culinary tradition associated with it, you'll find plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby offering traditional Irish fare and modern cuisine.
Transportation
The Tower Museum is located within the city walls and is easily accessible on foot from most parts of the city centre. Several bus routes stop near the city walls, including routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200.
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ticket Price
Adult: £9.00, Child: £6.00, Concession: £7.00