Siege Museum
A museum beside the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall that uses interactive displays to tell the story of the 1689 siege and the Apprentice Boys' traditions.
The Siege Museum is run by the Apprentice Boys of Derry and sits next to their Memorial Hall, completed in 1877. In 1688, thirteen apprentice boys closed the city gates against the army of James II, sparking a 105-day siege. The museum uses artefacts, banners and multimedia to tell this history and its meaning for the Protestant community. A Relief of Derry parade takes place every August. Admission is about £4, and the museum is closed on Sundays (check the official website). It is a good stop while walking the walls and helps explain the very different historical narratives of Northern Ireland's two communities.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10 am–4:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Craft Village
- St Columb's Cathedral
- Derry's Walls
- Tower Museum
- Museum of Free Derry
- Free Derry Corner
- Guildhall
- Bogside Murals (People's Gallery)