Galway City Museum to get a €12million upgrade

GALWAY City Museum has been allocated more than €12million in funding for its transformative redevelopment.

The project will integrate the existing museum with a new three-storey extension and the historic Comerford House, significantly expanding capacity and enabling a more ambitious programme of exhibitions and events.

Fáilte Ireland projects that over ten years, the redevelopment will attract an additional 820,000 domestic and overseas visitors generating an extra €47.3 million in direct visitor spending for the local and regional tourism economy. The flagship investment from Fáilte Ireland, delivered in partnership with Galway City Council, forms part of an overall project valued at €19.3million.

The redevelopment is an ambitious cultural vision that will bring Galway’s stories to life through a compelling and immersive visitor experience.

Rooted in the lives, creativity and global connections of Galway’s people, the museum will present a series of interpretative themes that unlock its collections and create a rich and engaging journey for visitors.

This extra economic activity will directly and indirectly support 127 jobs annually across tourism and supporting sectors.

Galway City Mayor, Cllr Mike Cubbard said: “This investment contributes directly to Galway’s wider tourism economy, which supports more than 10,000 jobs across the city and county.

“This development will deliver expanded exhibition and interpretation spaces, enhanced education and public areas, and improved visitor facilities in line with the expectations of a modern cultural institution,” added Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive of Galway City Council.