Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland Tour Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland Tour
Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland
Entrance to IDA Galway Business Park, Dangan, Galway
1st Floor, Data Science Institute, IDA Business Park, Lower Dangan, Galway
H91 AEX4

As part of National Heritage Week 2026 and this year's theme "Heritage at Risk", Galway Civic Trust invites you to join us for a special guided visit to the Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

While heritage is often associated with historic buildings, monuments and manuscripts, the technologies that transformed our homes, schools, workplaces and communications are also an important part of our shared cultural heritage. The Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland, located in the Data Science Institute at the University of Galway's North Campus, is the only museum of its kind in Ireland, preserving and interpreting the story of computing and communications technology over the past century.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a remarkable collection of historic radios, rotary telephones, typewriters, cameras, Morse equipment and vintage computers, including iconic machines such as the DEC PDP-11 and Apple II. The museum's popular retro gaming area features classic titles including Pac-Man, Space Invaders and Asteroids, offering a hands-on journey through the history of digital entertainment.

This year's visit will also include the museum's fascinating Space Exploration Exhibition, which celebrates the pioneering era of human spaceflight from the 1950s to the 1980s. The exhibition highlights the achievements of both the United States and Soviet space programmes and features a range of unique artefacts and displays, including replicas of the world's first satellites, Sputnik and Telstar, space-themed computing exhibits, vintage science-fiction memorabilia, historic space stamps, and displays exploring the technologies that emerged from the Space Age and continue to influence our daily lives.

Visitors will learn about landmark moments in space history, from Yuri Gagarin's first journey into space to the Apollo Moon landings, and discover how advances in computing, communications and satellite technology helped make these achievements possible. The exhibition also explores the cultural impact of the Space Race and the ways in which international cooperation in space continues today through projects such as the International Space Station.

This engaging and interactive visit offers a unique opportunity to discover how technological innovation has shaped modern society and why preserving this recent heritage is so important for future generations.

Admission is free, but places are limited and advance booking is essential.

For more information about the museum, visit:
• Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland
• CCMI Ireland Facebook Page

Presented by Galway Civic Trust as part of National Heritage Week 2026.