Galway City Museum

The Galway City Museum, located in the heart of Galway, Ireland, offers a rich tapestry of the city’s history. Exhibitions span from the ancient to the more recent past, featuring a diverse collection that includes prehistoric stone ax-heads and a medieval cannonball. One poignant exhibit is the execution warrant for Myles Joyce, a local man wrongfully hanged for murder in 1882. Visitors can explore the story of the traditional Galway hooker boat and learn about the region’s literary figures, providing a comprehensive view of Galway’s cultural and historical heritage.