Museum of Free Derry, Derry

Name: Museum of Free Derry
Address: 42 Glenfada Park, Londonderry, Derry BT48 9DR, Derry, United Kingdom

#31 among attractions in Derry

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The Museum of Free Derry is a museum located in Derry, Northern Ireland that focuses on the 1960s civil rights era known as The Troubles and the Free Derry Irish nationalist movement in the early 1970s. Located in the Bogside district, the museum's exhibits include photographs, posters, film footage, letters and personal artifacts. ()

Coordinates: 54°59'49"N, 7°19'33"W

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42 Glenfada Park, Londonderry, Derry BT48 9DRDerry United Kingdom

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Museum of Free Derry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Free Derry Corner, Richmond Centre, St Columb's Cathedral, Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

~500 ftSW
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
3 min walk • Free Derry Corner is a historical landmark in the Bogside neighbourhood of Derry, Northern Ireland, which lies in the intersection of the Lecky Road, Rossville Street and Fahan Street.
~1170 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Richmond Centre, Derry
6 min walk • The Richmond Centre is a large shopping centre in Derry, Northern Ireland of 100,000 sq ft. The centre hosts over 40 retail units, including some major high street names. It was completed in 1984 within the city's historic walls.
~1270 ftSE
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
7 min walk • St Columb's Cathedral in the walled city of Derry, Northern Ireland, is the cathedral church and episcopal see of the Church of Ireland's Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. It is also the parish church of Templemore.
0.6 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
16 min walk • The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium is a municipal football stadium with an adjoining greyhound racing track in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of League of Ireland team Derry City F.C. and NIFL Premiership team...
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
11 min walk • Hands Across the Divide is a sculpture in Derry, Northern Ireland. The statue was created by Maurice Harron, and erected in 1992. It stands on the western side of the Craigavon Bridge and symbolizes reconciliation between both sides of the political divide during The Troubles.
~1240 ftNW
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
7 min walk • St Eugene's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is the "Mother Church" for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Derry, as well as the parish Church of the parish of Templemore.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Foyle Valley Railway, Derry
10 min walk • The Foyle Valley Railway is a railway museum in Derry, Northern Ireland. Foyle Valley Railway Museum was initially opened in 1990 on the site of Foyle Road station of the GNR.
0.7 miNE
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
18 min walk • St. Columb’s Park is a 70-acre municipal park in Derry, Northern Ireland. The park is named after St. Columba, who is the city's patron saint. The park contains the ruins of a medieval church, an 18th century manor house, as well as many modern amenities such as a leisure centre and sports pitches.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
14 min walk • The Craigavon Bridge is one of three bridges in Derry, Northern Ireland. It crosses the River Foyle further south than the Foyle Bridge and Peace Bridge. It is one of only a few double-decker road bridges in Europe. It was named after Lord Craigavon, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.
~1330 ftE
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
7 min walk • The Guildhall in Derry, Northern Ireland, is a guildhall in which the elected members of Derry City and Strabane District Council meet. It is a Grade A listed building.
~1500 ftS
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
8 min walk • Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Free Derry?

Nearby attractions include Free Derry Corner, Derry (3 min walk), Apprentice Boys Hall, Derry (4 min walk), The Nerve Centre, Derry (4 min walk), St Augustine's, Derry (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Free Derry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Free Derry:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (8 min walk)
Airporter HQ (33 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (15 min walk)