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Tower Museum

Union Hall Place, Derry BT48 6LU, Northern Ireland
48-028-7137-2411
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Ranked #3 of 86 attractions in Derry
Type: History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: A museum explaining the political conflict that has shaped the city and the country: a must for those unfamiliar with Northern Ireland's war-torn... more » Owner description: A museum explaining the political conflict that has shaped the city and the country: a must for those unfamiliar with Northern Ireland's war-torn past. « less
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Londonderry
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

It is a very informed experience for visitors and locals alike. It is well laid out and I learned a lot about my own City.

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Southampton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This takes you through the story of derry from the stone ages right through to the political troubles. You will need at least 2 hours to do the place justice. Great way to spend an afternoon.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Loved this exhibition - linear tour from the establishment of Derry as a pre-historic settlement right up to the present day taking into account the myriad of changes this little city has gone through down the centuries. Wonderful exhibits and audiovisual displays which really give a sense of the city as it developed. The troubles are alluded to but do... More

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Cork, Ireland
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Great displays and plenty of history past and present. well worth the money and in a good central position in the centre of town

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London, United Kingdom
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9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Well worth the visit to learn about the history of Londonderry. You can easily spend 3hours going round all the exhibits.

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Dundonald, Belfast.
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32 attraction reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Our only complaint was that we did not leave ourselves enough time to see everything, we will just have to go back !! A great variety of displays and information to suit everyone and all well presented. The staff were all very helpful and friendly.

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Dublin
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

It may b great but how do I find out if it's closed the only day I'm here in Derry? It's just like the "bad old days" when everything, even kids' playgrounds were closed on Sundays.

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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

One of the best museums I have seen. I especially loved the display about the Spanish Armada and the quest to find the sunken galleon

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Rome, Italy
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9 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

A must do while in Derry, the Tower museum is one of the best. And it isn't to expensive either! Very informative! I would recomend going here during your stay.

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Stone, United Kingdom
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64 reviews 64 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

The videos are really good Everything is well laid out, very educationaland the exhibitions are non-biased and factual.

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