HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
MILLIONS OF STORIES.
DNA (Derry on the North Atlantic) - an ambitious new museum in the heart of the historic Ebrington Square. Reflecting a city and region shaped by people, place and our personality
EXPLORE THEMES
Unlock the unique heritage in our archives and kickstart your family history journey
EXHIBITIONS
Discover the latest happenings at the DNA Museum
EXHIBITION
November 2025 – January 2026
Alley Theatre, Strabane
Hems, Hosiery & Heritage
The Textile Industry of the Northwest. Step into the rich fabric of our region’s past. This evocative exhibition weaves together the stories, skills and spirit of the Northwest’s textile legacy – from factory floor to fashion statements
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EXHIBITION
19th September 2025
Tower Museum
Culture Night - Tower Museum
This Culture Night at the Tower Museum step back in time but also get a glimpse of the future, as we unveil a special preview exhibition for the upcoming DNA Museum, set to open in early 2027.
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Permanent and Temporary Galleries
Archive Discovery
Unlock the unique heritage in our archives and kickstart your family history journey
Permanent and Temporary Galleries
Learning and Engagement
A suite of formal and informal learning packages to support lifelong learning, starting with schools.
Opening in 2027
DNA Museum
DNA (Derry on the North Atlantic) is a new museum in the city of Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland, due to open in 2027. It has a fantastic collection of artefacts and archives drawn from centuries of local city and district history which highlights the importance of the city and the wider Foyle Basin in a range of globally important historic events.