Construction Begins on New Maritime Museum for Northern Ireland

26th December 2025

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Artist’s impression of the DNA Museum now under construction at Derry’s Ebrington Square

Construction is now under way on a new maritime museum for Northern Ireland in the city of Derry.

According to Belfast Live, the DNA Museum — short for Derry on the North Atlantic — is set to open in 2027 and will trace the city’s historic maritime links, from migration to sporting endeavours like the Clipper Round the World Race.

The Spanish Armada of 1588 will also be a focus of the museum, with a number of its vessels sunk in the waters off Lough Foyle.

Belfast Live has more on the story HERE.

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