Tower Museum, Derry

Tower Museum
Union Hall Place
Derry
BT48 6LU
Northern Ireland

Website

www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums

E-mail

towerreception@derrycity.gov.uk

Telephone

02871 372411

Fax

02871 377633

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The Tower Museum contains two permanent exhibitions and hosts a number of touring exhibitions throughout the year. The "Story of Derry" exhibition outlines the city's history from its earliest fomation to the present day. The "An Armada Shipwreck, La Trinidad Valencera" exhibition tells the story of the Spanish’s Armada ship, La Trinidad Valencera's journey around the Irish coast. It was shipwrecked off the coast of Donegal in 1588 and discovered in 1971.

Both exhibitions use a range of display and interactive techniques to present their stories.

These projects total almost £3 million and have received major funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Derry City Council.

Venue type

Museum

Opening hours

Tue - Sat: 10.00am to 4.30pm

Admission charges

Individuals: £4.00
Children & Concessions £2.00

Discounts

International Council of Museums

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language audio guide available
Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Schools services and facilities

Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events