The museum looks very new and is bright and spacious once inside. I fully expected to have to pay an entrance fee but admission is free. I tried to make a donation but this is cash only so suggest they get card facilities for donations. I leaned a lot about Irish history both nationally and locally to Galway there were personal stories to illustrate the events of the early 20th century. Well worth a visit.

Brilliant museum with a broad range of displays from modern history, ancient history, art, geology and marine biology and culture. Downstairs is very much like an art gallery, serene and airy with more kid friendly and interactive areas upstairs with some lovely views. Could easily spend several hours here, though worth doing a whistle stop tour if short on time. Entry is free with voluntary donation- they don't currently take cards so remember cash!

We just wandered upon this strolling around Spanish Arch. What a great museum! It had a great flow and was so detailed & informative. Can’t believe it’s free! Definitely worth a stop for a couple of hours.

We enjoyed our visit to Galway City Museum. There are lots of information boards to give an overview of the current exhibitions or to accompany the artefacts on display. We were also able to attend a talk by a local historian while we were there. It's on different levels and a local Galway Hooker fishing boat dominates one area. 'Keepers of the Gael' was an intriguing exhibition about Celtic history and culture. A small museum which uses its space well. The museum is close to the Spanish Arch and beside the Tourist Information Office.

Fantastic visit. Very child friendly also. A suggested donation is small for a great experience. Pity we didn't leave enough time for the top of the building where oceans exhibit was located. Highly recommend visiting.

I was very impressed with this museum. The displays are well organised and very informative. I liked the way that they told the story of Galway but also put it in the context of overall Irish history. I was especially impressed with the gallery that told the story of the fight for Irish independence. As an English person I realise how much I was not taught in school! Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative couple of hours. I now want to buy some good Irish history books to undertake some further study.

Good parking locally and easily accessible in the Spanish Arch by the Claddagh. The staff were so helpful and the museum is free. The kids found it hugely entertaining and highly interactive. All in all, well worth the trip and time. We had a wonderful time.

Excellent source of historical information. I had no idea of the trade in the area in Tudor times. I was fascinated by the fly thro map of the ancient city. The early photos of the locals were wonderful too. The only museum I’ve ever visited without a museum shop.