Location
Union Hall, Derry City
The Tower Museum is well located in Union Hall within the
city’s historic walls.
History
The exhibitions are about the Story of Derry and the
Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera. The Tower Museum also hosts a wide
range of interesting, temporary exhibitions.
The Story of Derry exhibition gives information about the history of Derry up
to the 21st century and entertains its visitors with display cases,
audiovisuals and artifacts. The museum covers everything from monastic times
over the Civil Rights Movement to a glimpse of where the city is today.
An Armada shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera tells the story about La Trinidad
Valencera which was one of the largest ships in the Armada Fleet. The ship
foundered in Kinnagoe Bay, Co. Donegal in 1588 during a violent storm and was
found nearly 400 years later by divers. The exhibition offers a wealth of
information via audio-visual and interactive displays and shows exciting
artifacts such as textiles, pottery, wooden bowls, shoes and coins recovered
from the ship.
Opening Times
Tues - Sat 10 am to 5pm
July - August - Mon - Sat 10 am to 5pm and Sunday 11 am to 3pm
Sept - Mon - Sat 10 am to 5pm
Admission
Individual £4.00
Group/school rate £1.50
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