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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

Lavery On Location

1.73 KM
19 May - 09 Jun 2024
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A major art exhibition exploring the travels of Sir John Lavery, Belfast’s best-known painter.

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National Treasures: Caravaggio in Belfast

1.73 KM
19 May - 01 Sep 2024
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Caravaggio's 'The Supper at Emmaus' will be on display at Ulster Museum as part of the 'National Treasures' bicentenary celebrations.

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

1.73 KM
19 May - 31 Oct 2024
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Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

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Curator Tour of Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

1.73 KM
Tue, 21 May 2024, 1:30pm

Join the Curator of Modern History for a guided tour of their new 'Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity' exhibition in the Belfast Room.

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The Life and Times of Sir John Lavery

1.73 KM
Fri, 24 May 2024, 12:00pm

Join Amanda Croft on Friday 24th May for a free talk in the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre to learn about the 'rags to riches' career of…

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Conservatours

1.73 KM
Thu, 30 May 2024, 12:00pm

Delve into their collections and find out what goes on behind the scenes during this special tour of the Ulster Museum galleries.

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Wildflower Identification Workshop

1.73 KM
Sat, 15 Jun 2024, 10:30am

Can you tell your Buttercups from your Daises? Learn how to identify wildflowers in this full day workshop with the BSBI.

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