Community history and the transition towards peace / DERRY

Peacemakers Museum

Visit the Gasyard Centre museum for the story of the Bogside and the movement from conflict towards the peace process. Its focus on the period from 1972 to 2007 complements, rather than duplicates, the earlier events explored at the Museum of Free Derry. This is a visit for understanding local experiences and the difficult choices behind political change.

Before you go

Give the displays enough time and leave room afterwards to reflect. Two modern-history museums in one day can be rewarding, but they need more attention than a rapid sightseeing circuit. The photograph shows the surrounding Bogside area from the city walls; it does not show the Peacemakers Museum building or interior.

The practical details

Where to find it: Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry BT48 6NP
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Paid tickets are booked for the relevant visit date and any specified entry time. Museum Sunday opening is currently seasonal, April–September. Allow sufficient time before last admission and check holiday closures.
Access and getting around: Contact the museum about the current entrance, gallery route, seating and any mobility or sensory support needed. Do not assume the wider Gasyard Centre’s facilities or opening hours apply unchanged to the museum visit.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: The displays concern conflict and peace, with material that can be emotionally demanding. Check suitability with the operator for the children’s ages; this collection is not automatically included in our family guide.

Practical information checked 16 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–2 hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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