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Come face-to-face with dinosaurs, meteorites and Spanish sailors with a visit to Ulster Museum.

Ulster Museum is home to Northern Ireland’s treasures of past and present. Home to rich collections of art, history and natural sciences all set within the beautiful surroundings of Belfast’s Botanic Gardens. Discover new perspectives about Ancient Ireland, inclusive global histories, the Troubles, and whatever the future may hold. The collections of Ulster Museum tell the story of our shared experiences, connecting the dots around who we are, the past we share, and the future we are building together.

Ulster Museum is free to visit and no booking is necessary. Make the most of your day to the museum with a bite to eat in Wynne & Pym Café, open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00, serving light bites and refreshments.

There’s always new and exciting events and exhibitions to explore at Ulster Museum. Find out what’s on, how to get there and what to expect at ulstermuseum.org.
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  • Botanic Gardens
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT9 5AB

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present
  • Free admission
  • Rich collection of art, natural sciences and history
  • Three interactive discovery zones for kids to explore
  • Champions of diverse voices and new perspectives

Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition

1.73 KM
13 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025
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Ulster Museum welcomes the Royal Ulster Academy back for the 143rd Annual Exhibition of Art.

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Antechamber: Mary McIntyre

1.73 KM
13 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025
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See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster Museum.

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BEUYS

1.73 KM
13 Dec 2024 - 13 May 2025
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See BEUYS 50 Years Later: Action, Society, Performance and Change at Ulster Museum.

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Tappi Odu (Flee)

1.73 KM
13 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025
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Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window on Our World gallery at the Ulster Museum.

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Festive Paint & Prosecco

1.73 KM
Sat, 14 Dec 2024, 2:00pm

This festive season, grab a paintbrush and a glass of bubbly and create your own art on Saturday 14th December in the Ulster Museum. Cheers!

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