Tower Museum
At a Glance
DerryDerry, Derry/Londonderry
Indoor
Free
Primary 5–11, Tweens 11–13, Teens 13–17
Museums & Heritage
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Nearby
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Activities
Museum · Heritage
Fascinating museum set within Derry’s historic walls, with exhibitions exploring the Story of Derry from its earliest settlements through to the present day, alongside the Armada Shipwreck exhibition featuring artefacts recovered from La Trinidad Valencera, one of the ships of the Spanish Armada. Families can explore interactive displays, historic objects and local stories before heading up to the open-air viewing platform for fantastic panoramic views across the city and River Foyle.
Wee Ones Will Love...
- ✓Looking for interesting historic objects
- ✓Discovering stories from Derry’s past
- ✓Learning about the Spanish Armada
- ✓Adding an indoor stop to a city adventure
Before You Visit
Check current admission, opening times and exhibition information before travelling. With younger children, it may work best as a shorter stop alongside the nearby City Walls and Guildhall.
Top Tips
- ⭐Combine it with the City Walls and Guildhall
- ⭐Give the kids a favourite-object challenge
- ⭐Save it for the wetter part of a Derry day