Museums · Northern Ireland
Apprentice Boys of Derry
In or near Derry.
Apprentice Boys of Derry — a museum in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Apprentice Boys of Derry is a museum located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Free Derry is located in the historic Bogside area and focuses on the events surrounding the civil rights movement and the Bloody Sunday massacre. It houses an extensive archive and offers self-guided tours that explore the community's struggle for justice and equality during a pivotal period in Irish history.
Place summary
The Apprentice Boys of Derry is a museum located in Northern Ireland. It is dedicated to the history and heritage of the Apprentice Boys, a loyalist organisation formed in the 17th century. The museum offers insights into the events surrounding the Siege of Derry and the group's role in commemorating this significant period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9954, -7.3240
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Phone
- +44 (0) 28 7136 0880
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00pm; Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm; closed 22 Dec – 2 Jan
- Official site
- museumoffreederry.org
Sources
- osm: way/334997149 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apprentice Boys of Derry?
- Apprentice Boys of Derry is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6PJ).
- What is Apprentice Boys of Derry?
- Apprentice Boys of Derry — a museum in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Apprentice Boys of Derry?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 6PJ.
- How do I get to Apprentice Boys of Derry?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6PJ.