Limavady Museum

About the museum

Limavady Museum is run by the museum service of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and is based in the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre on Main Street, Limavady. The centre opened in October 2010 and includes a dedicated heritage space, the Ritter Gallery, where temporary exhibitions of local and regional interest are held through the year.

The museum's collection reflects the local and social history of Limavady and the rural and industrial heritage of the Roe Valley. Most of the objects are kept in purpose-built storage facilities on site, and visitors can arrange an appointment with the museum service to see parts of the accredited collection that are not on display.

Besides exhibitions, the heritage programme at the centre includes talks, workshops and activities for local schools. The museum service also looks after Green Lane Museum, a small seasonal museum in Roe Valley Country Park that shows farming and linen-industry objects from the area.

Highlights

• Heritage exhibitions about Limavady and the Roe Valley in the Ritter Gallery
• Collection on local, social and industrial history, viewable by appointment
• Talks, workshops and school activities
• Free admission

Founded

2010

Operated by

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free. Some events at the arts centre are ticketed separately.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The arts centre states that wheelchair access is available throughout the building. A lift serves the ground and first floors, many doors are push-button operated, and there are adapted toilets on both floors. A low-level counter and an induction loop are at the box office in reception, and an infra-red system for hearing aids is in the auditorium. Guide dogs, hearing dogs and registered assistance dogs are welcome. Two Blue Badge spaces are in the rear staff car park and more are on Main Street in front of the entrance.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

The ground floor has a family zone with comfortable seating, children’s books, creative activities and toys. The arts centre also runs workshops for children.

Getting there & parking

The building stands on Main Street in the middle of Limavady, which has a one-way traffic system.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available to visitors in the arts centre, where there is a small free library and a gift shop with local crafts. Cafe Piazza and a craft shop are in Drumceatt Square next to the entrance.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The arts centre hires out its galleries, a 221-seat auditorium, a dance studio (licensed for wedding ceremonies), boardrooms, workshop rooms and the outdoor Drumceatt Square.

Plan your visit