The Peacemakers Museum explores how the North of Ireland moved from decades of violent conflict to the peace we all enjoy and maintain today. Located in the famous Bogside area of Derry in the North of Ireland. The small working class area witnessed some of the key events of the conflict including the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday. The museum explores the period from August 1972 to May 2007 to explain how the conflict evolved into the peace process and the impact of both on the local area. The museum uses artefacts, oral history, archive footage, interactive features and unique displays to explain how the Agreement was reached, its implementation and its potential implications for the future of the island.
Peacemakers Museum Entry Ticket
Description
Included / Excluded
- Written Guide offered in English
- All Fees and Taxes
- Audio Guide offered in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian
- Food or Drink
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry, United Kingdom
End Location: Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry, United Kingdom
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Cancellation
No cancellation
Points of interest
- Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry, United Kingdom
About operator:
Peacemakers Museum in Derry, Northern Ireland, chronicles the Troubles and the peace process from August 1972 to May 2007. Through artefacts, oral histories, archive footage, and interactive displays, it explains how communities navigated decades of conflict and how a fragile peace was built, implemented, and sustained. Visitors explore key moments and figures who helped shape the Good Friday Agreement, as well as the ongoing challenges and opportunities for reconciliation. Opened in the Bogside area, the museum highlights everyday lives, voices from different sides, and the collective effort that transformed the region toward stability and hope for future generations.
Basic Information
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
