Museums & Galleries · Portrush
Museum of Free Derry
📍 BT48 9DR
Photo: Rossographer (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibits covering Free Derry and Bloody Sunday history
- Gift shop with Bloody Sunday and Free Derry related items
- Tells the people's story of civil rights struggle and conflict
- Hosts talks and exhibitions on related history topics
The Museum of Free Derry tells the people's story of government oppression, the struggle for civil rights, Free Derry and Bloody Sunday, bringing this pivotal period of Northern Ireland's history to life through its exhibits. It suits anyone with an interest in modern Irish history and civil rights, and there's a gift shop with related items to browse afterwards. The museum is based in Derry City and Strabane, within the Museums & Galleries category, and is open most days with last entry an hour before closing. You can book online or arrive as a walk-in visitor. If you're staying in the area, there are 12 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it easy to combine a visit here with exploring the rest of Derry.
Practical details
- Booking
- Online booking available, walk-ins also welcome
- Best for
- Visitors interested in modern Irish history
From the attraction's own website on 8 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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