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Tower Museum

Union Hall Place, Derry BT48 6LU, Northern Ireland
48-028-7137-2411
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Ranked #5 of 94 attractions in Derry
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The Tower Museum in Derry is a great museum to visit and has splendid views over this ancient historical city. The exhibits offer something for young and old alike and is well worth the visit. More

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lincolnshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

spend a few hours in this museum you will not be dissapointed very informative on a number of eras staff were very helpful on any questions you asked all exhibts on different floors but had lifts More

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Suffolk UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

I did not expect such a professional, interesting and informative museum - what a revelation. Staff were knowledgeable and enthusastic. More

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neston
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Well put together, with different eras on different floors. Take your time on the Derry experience at the ground floor, and ask one of the staff who are loitering around if you need assistance on trying to get to grips with the massive amount of history this poor city has been through. More

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Goose Creek, South Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Displayed the history of Derry through story boards, and audio and visual aids. It also included presentations of the sinking of the Spanish Armada. Very educational. More

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Drexel Hill
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I could've spent longer in the museum, but was getting quite tired. Great history of the place and some really good videos... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

the staff in the museum are friendly and welcome. Telling you the history of Derry. The museum itself is very interesting taking you through the history of Derry, right from the beginning. More

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County Down
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I had a 4 year old with me and couldn't linger over the information as much as I'd like, but really enjoyed and felt I got a good taste of the history. My 12 year old really enjoyed the Armada exhibit - had just studied it More

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Armagh, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

A very interesting museum, we spent 2 hours looking around. More

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Derry, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

your tour guide was very rude, you audio visual didnt work, we where left standing at the door way for 30 minutes! More

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