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Foyle Maritime Festival: It's In Our DNA

Coney Island, Queen's Quay, Derry
Mock up of the new DNA Museum opening 2026

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Get a glimpse of what will be included in the galleries of the new DNA Museum and a sense fo what life was like for the many women who worked in our shirt factories, the heartbeat of our city! 

Explore the beautifully illustrated backdrop of the River Foyle and share your thoughts on the river any why this place is so special. 

Immerse yourself in our rich heritage with the TIDE virtural reality experience. 

Try out the Unpath'd Waters Navigator and learn about this ground-breaking three-year research project aiming to unite the UK's maritime collections. Trials include the creation of interactives to make researching our maritime past easier and more engaging. 

DNA - Thursday-Saturday 12noon - 9pm & Sunday 12noon - 6pm 

TIDE VR - Thursday-Sunday 12noon - 6pm

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