Aras Cholmcille is a Heritage Centre promoting the life of St Columba, patron Saint of Derry. It is set on the site of the monastery from 546AD
Located near the historic City Walls on the grounds of Saint Columba’s Church (Long Tower), and offering a unique insight into the life of Saint Columba and the City’s ancient monastic routes.
The exhibition is in a category B2 listed building. The centre offers a bespoke, interactive experience detailing the extraordinary life of our city’s founding father, complimented with a range of artifacts and manuscripts as well as items and objects relating to the 200 year history of the building.
The only dedicated Columba Museum in the city, we un-scroll 1500 years of history and culture under one roof. We present St Columba as the conflicted, charismatic 6th Century holyman who changed the destiny of these islands forever.
We are the only museum in the city telling the story of Medieval Derry and its rich connections to the “golden age” of the illuminated manuscript tradition.
Book maker, peace maker – we link St Colm Cille to Derry’s famous literary and peacemaking icons.
The Heritage Centre also has a souvenir and holy shop.
*The centre is currently being updated and so we thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these changes*
Only want tickets for this attraction?
You can purchase tickets below:
| Adult (Age 12+): £4.00 |
| Adult (Age 12+): £4.00 |
The Walled City
