€19 million redevelopment of Galway city tourist attraction kicks off

The €19 million redevelopment of a Galway City tourist attraction has kicked off this week.

Works are now underway on the enhancement of the Galway City Museum after a €12.6 million contribution from Fáilte Ireland.

The new three-storey project, with a new incredible elevated view of Spanish Arch for visitors, will see state-of-the-art new exhibitions being held; learning spaces and improved accessibility.

Speaking about the redevelopment, GCC said it was a “major investment in Galway’s cultural future”.

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