The Workhouse opened in 1840, closed as a Workhouse in 1948 but continues to be used as a hospital until 1991. A group of local historians managed to save some of the original Workhouse building from demolition and this is where the museum and the Waterside branch library are now housed. The Museum occupies two floors of the old Workhouse building and opened in 1997. At present the exhibition includes: the Atlantic Memorial exhibition, dealing with the extensive part played in Derry in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II. Artefacts amd archives on display throughout the building relating to Workhouse life, 19th century poverty and the Famine.

Opening hours:

Workhouse Musuem (Mon to Thurs & Sat 10 am - 5 pm)
Admission Free