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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

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  • 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

A Century of Style: Fashion Photography from the National Portrait Gallery Collection

1.73 KM
Sat, 30 Sep 2023, 10:00am

A fashion photography exhibition at Ulster Museum, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery as part of their transformational Inspiring People project.

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Cloudy with A Chance Of Meatballs + Intro By BBC NI’S Geoff Maskell

1.73 KM
Sun, 01 Oct 2023, 11:15am

BBC NI Weather Reporter Geoff Maskell will introduce the screening and answer questions from young audience members.

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Little Red Riding Hood (Children’s Theatre Show)

1.73 KM
Sat, 07 Oct 2023, 10:15am

‘Oh Grandma, what big eyes you have!’ Join Banyan Theatre for a magical morning of puppetry with the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood.

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Mischief And Mystery In Moominvalley (Children’s Theatre Show)

1.73 KM
Sun, 08 Oct 2023, 10:15am

Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives, and adventures are plentiful

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Little Princess – ‘Harvest Festival’ + ‘A Merry Little Christmas’

1.73 KM
Sun, 29 Oct 2023, 10:15am

Showing at Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of the 34th Cinemagic International Film Festival - taking place in venues across Belfast City in October.

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Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween (Children’s Theatre Show)

1.73 KM
Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 10:15am

Enjoy Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween at the Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of the 34th Cinemagic International Film Festival!

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Room On The Broom (+Halloween Storytelling With Liz Weir)

1.73 KM
Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 11:45am

Watch Room On The Broom and enjoy Halloween Storytelling With Liz Weir at The Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of the 34th Cinemagic International Film Festival.

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Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie

1.73 KM
Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 1:00pm

Catch Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie at The Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of the 34th Cinemagic International Film Festival!

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Scooby-Doo And The Witch’s Ghost

1.73 KM
Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 2:40pm

Scooby-Doo And The Witch's Ghost is being shown at Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of the 34th Cinemagic International Film Festival.

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The Ghastly Ghoul

1.73 KM
Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 4:15pm

Watch The Ghastly Ghoul at The Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of the 34th Cinemagic International Film Festival.

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