The Tower Museum in Derry held a public celebration event to mark the closure of its Story of Derry exhibition after 34 years. The exhibition first opened in 1992.

Free entry was available all day for visitors to take final tours before artefacts move to storage. The items will later transfer to the new DNA Museum, or Derry-Londonderry on the North Atlantic Museum, under development at Ebrington Square.

Live music performances took place during the event. Local historic characters appeared, performed by the MakeyUppers group.

Councillor Ruairí McHugh attended and described the occasion as a chance for a final visit to the exhibition. He noted that it has hosted visitors from around the world for over 30 years and aided understanding of the city's history.

McHugh praised the museum team's professionalism and wished them success with the DNA Museum. He stated that the new site will build on existing foundations to engage future generations in Derry's cultural story.