Tower Museum

The Tower Museum is located within the City’s historic walls and has won four major awards since its opening in October 1992. The Tower Museum houses two permanent exhibitions. 1. "The Story of Derry" tells the colourful and dramatic history of the city from earliest prehistory to the present. 2. "An Armada Shipwreck - La Trinidad Valencera" tells the story of one of the largest ships in the Spanish Armada, La Trinidad Valencera, which sank off the Donegal Coast in 1588 and was rediscovered by divers from the City of Derry Sub-Aqua Club in 1971. The Derry Girls Experience  - Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes! Step into the set of the Quinn’s household and feel like one of the family. Sister Michael fan? Don’t miss your chance to sit on her chair and roll your eyes at anyone who crosses your path The top of the Tower Museum (level 5) provides the only open air viewing facility in the heart of the city centre with stunning panoramic views of the inner city and river Foyle.

For further information regarding ticketing, please contact tower@derrystrabane.com or call (028) 7137 2411 where the team there will be able to assist you further.

Opening times

Last admission 16:00

Starting 01/01/2024
Finishing 31/12/2024
Monday: Open from 09:00 to 17:30
Tuesday: Open from 09:00 to 17:30
Wednesday: Open from 09:00 to 17:30
Thursday: Open from 09:00 to 17:30
Friday: Open from 09:00 to 17:30
Saturday: Open from 09:00 to 17:30
Sunday: Open from 09:00 to 17:30
BankHoliday: Open

Price from £

Adult - £6.00
Child Rate - £3.00
Concession Rate - £4.00. This rate applied to students with a valid and in-date student ID, and those 60+ with valid ID.
Family - £15.00 (2 adults & 3 children)

For further information regarding ticketing, please contact tower@derrystrabane.com where the team there will be able to assist you further.