Tourism boost with €12 million investment to transform Galway City Museum
Thu, May 21, 2026
Galway City Museum is to be transformed into a world class immersive visitor experience as a result of €12.6 m funding announced in the city last evening.
The museum when completed will attract an extra million visitors per year, gving the region a boost of €47.3m. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, announced the €12.6 million in capital investment to drive the transformative redevelopment of Galway City Museum.
This flagship investment from Fáilte Ireland, delivered in partnership with Galway City Council, forms part of an overall project valued at €19.3m. It represents a major commitment to strengthening Ireland’s tourism infrastructure, while positioning Galway City Museum as a landmark cultural attraction of national significance and a key driver of regional economic growth.
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