Tower Museum Guide
Tower Museum: Unveiling Derry's Story Through the Ages Guide
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich and often turbulent history of Derry/Londonderry at the Tower Museum. Housed within a beautifully restored tower of the city's historic walls, this museum offers a captivating journey through the city's past, from its early origins to the modern era. Prepare to be moved by the stories of sieges, emigration, and the Troubles, all brought to life through engaging exhibits and interactive displays. The Tower Museum's exhibits are divided into two main permanent displays: "The Story of Derry" and "An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera." "The Story of Derry" chronicles the city's development from its monastic beginnings to its role in the Plantation of Ulster, the Siege of Derry, and the more recent conflicts. "An Armada Shipwreck" showcases artifacts recovered from the wreck of La Trinidad Valencera, a Spanish Armada ship that sank off the coast of Donegal in 1588. These artifacts provide a fascinating glimpse into 16th-century maritime life and the Spanish Armada's ill-fated attempt to invade England. Beyond the historical exhibits, the Tower Museum offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages. Take a guided tour to delve deeper into the stories behind the artifacts and learn more about the city's history from knowledgeable guides. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top of the tower, offering a unique perspective on Derry/Londonderry's layout and landmarks. While the museum doesn't have a dedicated culinary tradition, its location within the city walls means you're just steps away from numerous cafes and restaurants 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. Check local bus schedules for the most up-to-date information.