Art on Your Doorstep

The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep Exhibition Trail
Discover famous works of art across Derry and Strabane with The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep, a free outdoor exhibition trail bringing life-size reproductions of celebrated paintings into local communities.

Derry City and Strabane District Council is one of 12 partners taking part in the programme during 2026 and 2027.

The Council’s Museum team has selected 18 artworks to be displayed across six locations, including familiar works by artists such as Renoir and Van Gogh, alongside paintings exploring nature, food and celebration.

See National Gallery Masterpieces Up Close
Each artwork and its frame has been reproduced at full size, allowing visitors to examine the paintings closely and discover details that may be easy to miss.

The exhibition trail has been designed to inspire creativity, encourage curiosity and bring moments of enjoyment into everyday public spaces.

Exhibition Locations
The 18 artworks can be found at six sites across Derry and Strabane:

Tower Museum
Acorn Farm
St Columb’s Park House
Strabane Library
Newtownstewart, beside the castle
The Diamond, Castlederg
Visitors can follow the full trail or explore individual locations at their own pace.

Dates and Admission
Dates: 31 March to 30 September 2026
Admission: Free
Location: Outdoor sites across Derry and Strabane

A trail map showing the location of all 18 paintings can be downloaded online or collected from the Tower Museum and participating local heritage venues.

Further Information
For more information, contact:

Email: collections@derrystrabane.com

Visitors can also follow Derry City and Strabane District Council’s museum channels on social media for updates about the wider engagement programme.