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Things to do in Derry, Northern Ireland: The Best Museums
Derry (/ˈdɛri/), officially Londonderry (/ˈlʌndənˌdɛri/), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire) meaning "oak grove". In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and gained the "London" prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
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1. The Bloody Sunday Centre
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
2. Void Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Void is a contemporary art space, which usually has 7-8 exhibitions per year showing work of established international and Irish artists. We have an established reputation for showing the work of celebrated international artists and have exhibited the work of seven Turner Prize nominees and two prizewinners. Void is a non-elitist and is dedicated to ensuring public accessibility in all elements.
3. Tower Museum
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4.5 based on 472 reviews
A museum explaining the political conflict that has shaped the city and the country: a must for those unfamiliar with Northern Ireland's war-torn past.
Reviewed By 890jacc
The museum is very interesting and outstandingly good value. Take time to watch he 15 min film at the end as it bought everything together and was very informative. The free exhibition at the start is good too.
4. Museum of Free Derry
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4.5 based on 810 reviews
The award-winning Museum of Free Derry recently re-opened its doors in the Bogside following an extensive redevelopment and offers a full multi-media exhibition on the civil rights and early conflict era in the city, including Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday and Operation Motorman. The museum was established by the Bloody Sunday Trust in 2006 to tell the story of the civil rights movement and the creation of Free Derry in the 1960s and 1970s, and it has become an important part of Ireland’s radical and civil rights heritage. It tells the story of how a largely working class community rose up against the years of oppression it had endured. The struggle of Free Derry is part of a wider struggle in Ireland and internationally for freedom and equality for all. In 2018, the Museum of Free Derry was named Authentic NI Experience of the Year at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards in Belfast. Admission Price (as of Nov 2019) Adults - £7 Student/Conc - £5 and Groups 10+ - £4.
Reviewed By joke1451
Great little museum, right in the centre of where the 1972 Bloody Sunday atrocity took place. There are a lot of interesting artefacts from Bloody Sunday, the NICRA movement in the lead up to it, and general stuff from the troubles including state force's uniforms, rubber & plastic bullets, and CS cannisters used against the protestors across NI. There are many poignant reminders of that fateful day for so many such as the handkerchief waved by Fr (Edward Daly, the jacket worn by Michael McDaid with the visible bullet holes (entry through the lower back and exit through the shoulder) and spent bullets from the day. The museum appears to be run by volunteers many of whom are close relatives of those murdered, John Kelly (a lifelong campaigner for justice for his brother Michael and the other victims) was there when we visited, engaging with everybody in a most genial manner. Another volunteer, Jimmy, engaged with us from time to time on the tour, telling many poignant and often humerous tales from his Bogside youth and his interaction with the troubles, a nice gracious man. You get a discount if you've done the Bogside Walking Tour This Museum is a must see if visiting Derry
5. Centre For Contemporary Art
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Centre for Contemporary Art creates opportunities for audiences to experience ambitious, experimental and engaging art, and for emerging artists to develop successful careers. We welcome artists and projects with a connection to our region and collaborate with others to strengthen the arts, locally, nationally and internationally. Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) fosters a wide range of artistic, curatorial, and critical practices through five programme streams: research and production, exhibition-making, public programmes, publishing, and residencies.
6. The Siege Museum
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By maskedintruder - Belfast, United Kingdom
Took a day trip to Londonderry to see the sights on the walls , I had heard or the the siege museum from people who had been there before so thought we would give it a visit , although not widely advertised managed to find it through the one way road system. Parking is just across the street , the museum is spread over 3 levels with lift access, the guy on the desk was very informative about the displays and upcoming events and routes around the walls , £4 entrance fee and free for kids . Museum is very well kept and many artefacts on display from the world wars , throughout the museum they have a mass of information about the siege of Derry along with audio visual shows explaining the history of the walled city . On ground floor they have a gift shop well stocked and reasonably priced and many booklets explaining the history and events in the city. I would recommend a visit to the siege museum for anyone wanting to learn the history of the city and apprentice boys . Well worth a visit if in the area
7. The Warehouse Gallery
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Above and Beyond the Warehouse is a unique shopping experience. With local crafts to unusual collections from further afield, we have something to suit everyone. Situated beside our in-house Art Gallery, Coffee Shop and Bistro, you won't leave hungry or thirsty!
8. The McGilloway Gallery
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to the The McGilloway Art Gallery. We are situated in Derry~Londonderry City, Northern Ireland, which has recently been annouced as 'UK City Of Culture 2013' .At The McGilloway Gallery we are dedicated to promoting the work of local, national and international artists, from the very well established in the Irish art world, to the emerging talent that is also so plentiful, particularly here in Derry and across Ireland The Gallery is located in the basement of one of Derry`s finest Georgian buildings and inside the city`s ancient walled area. Within a short time of opening in 1984 the McGilloway Gallery had quickly established an excellent reputation for showing important work, so much so that it now represents over fifty major artists from throughout the island of Ireland.
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