Siege Museum, Commencement of Construction

Work today began on a new Siege of Derry Musuem.

The centre is part of a £3.7 million project that includes the renovation of the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall and an eight week archaeological dig.

The museum is designed to educate people about the 1689 siege and build upon the cross-community outreach work already undertaken by the Apprentice Boys of Derry.

William Moore, General Secretary of the Apprentice Boys Association, said: “This is an exciting time both for us and the city as we start the construction phase of this development and we’re delighted to have been able to share this milestone today with our funding partners.

"Our educational outreach work is also well underway and a special mention must go to the winning pupils from Oakgrove, Lisneal, Saint Cecilia's and Saint Joseph's who have participated in designing a hoarding for the site based on images of the Siege of Derry."

The new siege museum and Shared Space Visitors Centre, located in Society Street, will provide a 5,000 square foot purpose built visitor centre detailing how the events of the Siege of Derry shaped the political landscape in Ireland and Europe.

The project includes works to the adjacent listed Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, including disability access, mechanical and electrical upgrade and building fabric works.

The two buildings will be interconnected, yet retain their own self-enclosed space.

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