Museum of Free Derry

03/06/2026

Crime World interviewed Adrian Kerr of the Bloody Sunday Trust and filmmaker Hannan Majid of Rainbow Collective about their collaboration on the documentary The Day Innocence Died, which explores Bloody Sunday and the long campaign for truth and justice.

A new movie about the events of Bloody Sunday and the fight for jus...

03/06/2026

Free Eyewitness lunchtime talks begin on 8 June at the Museum of Free Derry.

Hear directly from museum staff who lived through the events of Bloody Sunday, Free Derry and the civil rights movement.

Every Monday at 1pm until 29 June. No booking required.

museumoffreederry.org

01/06/2026

'Wherever the Struggle is' book launch with activist and author Bob Newland, in conversation with Tony Doherty

Bob Newland is a lifelong socialist and anti-colonial activist whose campaigning led to a direct action operation in South Africa against the apartheid regime; this book documents his political journey.

Our thanks to Bob for the deeply engaging and interesting talk, to Tony for hosting the Q&A, and to all of you who attended!

'Wherever the Struggle is' available at the Museum of Free Derry or online at: https://shop.museumoffreederry.org/products/wherever-the-struggle-is-a-life-of-international-solidarity-by-bob-newland

31/05/2026

Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw meeting Tony Doherty, Chair of the Bloody Sunday Trust

This weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting at the Museum of Free Derry as part of her 'Backtalker' book tour. It was a visit characterised by solidarity, shared learning, and building enduring connections. Thank you for taking the time to visit us, we wish you every success with your ongoing book tour and hope to see you again in the future.

Our thanks to and for the work they've done in coordinating this visit.

31/05/2026

Starting tomorrow.

Free admission for local residents and half-price entry for students every Monday at the Museum of Free Derry throughout the summer.

Plus, our acclaimed free Eyewitness lunchtime talks return throughout June - every Monday from 8 June. 1pm.

Visit the https://museumoffreederry.org/ for more information.

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30/05/2026

This June, visitors to the Museum of Free Derry will have the opportunity to hear directly from museum staff member Noel Doherty during our free Eyewitness lunchtime talks series.

Noel lived through and was directly involved in the events explored in the museum, with opportunities for visitors to ask questions about those tumultuous years.

Mondays at 1pm from 8 June to 29 June.

Visit the Museum of Free Derry for more information.

29/05/2026

Explore the history and experiences that shaped Derry and Ireland today.

From personal accounts and artefacts to immersive exhibitions, the Museum of Free Derry offers visitors the opportunity to engage directly with one of the most important periods in recent Irish history.

Free admission for local residents every Monday this summer.

Visit the Museum of Free Derry for more information.

29/05/2026

Launch of '19 Flags for Palestine' exhibition with artist 🇵🇸

Thank you to all who came along to this exhibition launch. Our thanks to for chairing the Q&A, and our utmost thanks to Euan; your work and words have been deeply moving and motivating.

"The British state continues to demonise anyone who stands up for humanity and morality - and thousands of people have been arrested in the last year for daring to challenge this proscription [of Palestine Action] by holding up cardboard signs.

It will come as no surprise that the British State's Metropolitan police force have refused to investigate actual war crimes by British nationals who participated with the IDF in Gaza. This injustice will, I'm sure, resonate with the folk here in Derry and with what the Museum of Free Derry stands for.
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In the meantime, protest in all its manifestations and related activities IS important. And that's what I've tried to show in these dioramas - echoing what is happening around us. Be inspired and get involved - in any way you can - in standing up for the people of Palestine"
(Full transcript of his launch introduction is available on his account)

This exhibition is free to view at the Museum of Free Derry until the 12th of June

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29/05/2026

The Day Innocence Died - Bloody Sunday and the Fight for Justice playing at Omniplex Cinemas, browse the latest showtimes and purchase your tickets online today!