Location: Galway
Top Things to do in Galway
10 Museums in Galway That You Shouldn't Miss
For visitors, the best thing about Galway is that you can walk everywhere. As soon as you arrive, enjoy a walk through the city streets. There, you'll find lively pubs, independent shops and winding cobblestone streets packed with students, artists, writers and craftspeople. You may even hear Gaelic spoken. For a day trip, take a ferry to the island of Inis Mor. You'll return refreshed by the ocean air and Inis Mor's breathtaking scenery. Oh, and be sure to wear sunscreen on the island, no matter how chilly it is. (Just trust us, okay?)
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1. Vanda Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The museum tells the fascinating story of key moments in the history of communications. Yet it is designed to be more than just a tribute to the past and a collection of historical artifacts. For it has a central tenet of inspiring today’s youth to consider science and engineering careers by highlighting the importance of innovation to human progress and the crucial contributions of young people.
3. The Legend of the Claddagh Ring
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Explore the history and folklore behind the iconic Claddagh ring. Watch the legend of the Claddagh Ring where you will follow Richard Joyce on his epic journey and how the Claddagh Ring came to be. Explore your Irish heritage and learn about the famous fishing village in which the ring was named after.
4. The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By priceconscious
The smallest museum ever but full of really interesting information about the fishing industry in Galway
5. Galway Arts Centre
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
A cultural center for literary and visual arts and the home to an impressive Irish art gallery.
6. Galway City Museum
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4.0 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Galway Museum illustrates Galways's long history, going back to medieval times. Galway's connection with the sea is prominent. The modern era deserves well-earned attention. The Museum is by the river, it is easy to find. The museum is moderately large, it's worth a couple of hours. Entry is gratis.
7. James Mitchell Geology Museum
8. The Claddagh Ring Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By prranch8250 - Millington, United States
Small museum of the history of the Claddagh RIng.. had a book of famous people that had visited.. Very interesting..
9. Dartfield Irelands Horse and Heritage Centre
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
10. Nora Barnacle House
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3.5 based on 14 reviews
The childhood home of James Joyce's wife has been restored as a museum commemorating the lives of the Joyces.
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