Foyle Maritime Festival: It's In Our DNA
27 June - 30 June
Venue: Coney Island, Queen's Quay, Derry
Get a glimpse of what will be included in the galleries of the new DNA Museum opening in 2026!
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