Opening days in Galway: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 11 top attractions in Galway with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Tuesday in Galway
0 closed · 11 open
Closed on Tuesday
Nothing closes on Tuesday — all 11 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Tuesday
- Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Shop Street (Latin Quarter)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Spanish ArchOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Galway City Museum10:00–17:00
- Galway Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven and St Nicholas)8:30–18:30
- Salthill PromenadeOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Blackrock Diving Tower, SalthillOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church10:00–18:00
- Lynch's Castle, Shop StreetOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- The Claddagh (Claddagh Village / Claddagh Bridge area)9:00–18:00
- Coole Park Hiking Trail9:30–19:30
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Shop Street (Latin Quarter) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Spanish Arch | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Galway City Museum | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | ✕ |
| Galway Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven and St Nicholas) | 8:30–21 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 |
| Salthill Promenade | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Blackrock Diving Tower, Salthill | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church | 10–18 | 10–18 | 12–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–17 | 13–17 |
| Lynch's Castle, Shop Street | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| The Claddagh (Claddagh Village / Claddagh Bridge area) | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 11–18 |
| Coole Park Hiking Trail | 9:30–19:30 | 9:30–19:30 | 9:30–19:30 | 9:30–19:30 | 9:30–19:30 | 9:30–19:30 | 9:30–19:30 |
Open late in Galway
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park)Open late until 24:00 on every day
- Shop Street (Latin Quarter)Open late until 24:00 on every day
- Spanish ArchOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Galway Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven and St Nicholas)Open late until 21:00 on Mon
- Salthill PromenadeOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Blackrock Diving Tower, SalthillOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Lynch's Castle, Shop StreetOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Galway closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 11 top sights in Galway with known hours close on Monday: Galway City Museum. The other 10 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Galway?
On Sunday, 10 of the 11 top sights in Galway are open: Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park), Shop Street (Latin Quarter), Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven and St Nicholas), Salthill Promenade, Blackrock Diving Tower, Salthill, St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Lynch's Castle, Shop Street and 2 more.
Which attractions in Galway are open every day?
10 top sights in Galway are open all seven days: Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park), Shop Street (Latin Quarter), Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven and St Nicholas), Salthill Promenade, Blackrock Diving Tower, Salthill, St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Lynch's Castle, Shop Street and 2 more.
Which sights in Galway are open late?
Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park), Shop Street (Latin Quarter), Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven and St Nicholas), Salthill Promenade, Blackrock Diving Tower, Salthill, Lynch's Castle, Shop Street stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-24). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Dublin).
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