Peacemakers Museum

24/02/2026

The Peacemakers Museum in the famous Bogside area of Derry in the North of Ireland explores how its residents endured decades of conflict and oppression before driving forward the peace process which culminated in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

The first section, known as 'False Dawns', explores how the no-go barricades which prevented British forces from entering the area were finally removed by a huge British army invasion in July 1972 and how a range separate peace initiatives pursued independently by the Republican Movement and the SDLP were rejected by unionists and the British government.

The section includes a range of archive images and films from the period including the memories of local residents, republican activists and others who were living in the area when the conflict was at its height. It also features a recreation of a typical house interior from the period and a range of other fascinating installations.

The Peacemakers Museum is a must visit for anyone who wants to learn how the peace we all enjoy today in the North of Ireland was won!

20/02/2026

Discover the Peacmakers Museum.

Located in the Bogside area of Derry in the north of Ireland, the museum explores the journey from conflict to peace. Covering the period of 1972 until 2007, we look back at the key periods that shaped out history and led to the Good Friday Agreement.

Come and explore for yourself!

17/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours – Peacemakers Museum 🎄

Please note our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:

❌ Sunday 21 December – Friday 26 December: Closed
✅ Saturday 27 December: Open 9.00am – 3.00pm
❌ Sunday 28 December – Friday 2 January: Closed
✅ Saturday 3 January: Open 9.00am – 3.00pm

We look forward to welcoming you over the festive period. Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year ✨

25/09/2025

This month marks the fortieth anniversary of Derry City Football Club first game in the League of Ireland.

To mark this landmark O'Neills Sportswear have recreated the kit from this milestone season.

At the Peacemakers Museum we have one of the original match worn kits on display. We take a look into the clubs transition into LOI of Ireland and the impact it had on the community.

22/09/2025

12/09/2025

🕊️ Visit the Peacemakers Museum in Derry 🕊️

Discover stories of peace, resilience, and community at the Peacemakers Museum.
📍 Located in the heart of Derry, our museum shares the journey of peacemaking and the people who shaped it.

Come explore, learn, and be inspired. ✨

06/09/2025

Seasonal Closure:
Reminder Peacemakers Museum will be closed Sundays until March.

19/08/2025

For anyone planning to visit Peacemakers Museum please note the onsite café Gather at the Gasyard will be closed until Thursday 28th August!

☀️CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS ☀️

That’s us finishing up for a very well-deserved holiday 🧳 ✈️ 🍹

We want to thank everyone who has come through our doors, we appreciate you all so much!

Our amazing staff need a well-deserved break!

Our doors will be back open on Thursday, August 28th, and we will be back serving all our delicious food. 🤤

☀️☀️☀️☀️🍺🍹🍺🍹☀️☀️☀️☀️

22/07/2025

🎉 We’re 1 Year Open! 🎉

Today marks one year since Peacemakers Museum opened its doors in the heart of Derry’s Bogside. Over the past 12 months, we’ve welcomed thousands of visitors, shared our local stories of peace and resilience, and celebrated our city’s journey from conflict to hope.

A huge thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their incredible support in making this possible — and to every single visitor who stepped through our doors this past year.

Special mention for the help and guidance along the way from Museum of Free Derry, Visit Derry, Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland. This support has enabled us to meet and learn from our industry colleagues and have direct access to our target markets via multiple events and FAM visits.

It’s been a fantastic first year—and we look forward to welcoming even more people in the year ahead. If you haven’t visited yet, now’s the perfect time!

📍 Open daily at the Gasyard Centre, Derry
🔗 Plan your visit: www.peacemakersmuseumderry.com