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Ulster Museum is home to treasures past and present. There’s something for art lovers, history buffs, inquisitive kids and the culturally curious! Ulster Museum’s rich collections of art, history and natural sciences will take you on a journey across the globe, through time, and to the far reaches of space.
Come face to face with dinosaurs, and see modern masterpieces. Bring the kids for a family fun day and dive into our Discovery Centres: Discover Art, Discover History and Discover Nature where you can try on costumes from the past, delve into the prehistoric era with 'Design-my-saurus' and create your own art to take home! Visit the Ulster Museum website to browse the fantastic range of exhibitions and events currently on!
Food and Drink
Our Wynne & Pym café is open during museum hours serving a wide selection of food and refreshments.
Gift Shop
There is a fantastic range of books, toys and museum inspired item in our gift shop!
Cloakroom
Lockers for visitors are located on the ground floor of the museum. Please note that there is a non-refundable £1 charge for use.
Free entry with no pre-booking required.
Ulster Museum is accessible – for full details of their accessibility features, see Ulster Museum | AccessAble
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Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Open Sundays
Catering
- Tea-room/Cafe onsite
Children & Infants
- Baby changing facilities
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Guided Tours Available
- Toilets
- Wifi
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted
- Euros accepted
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Ticket | Free |
Free Admission
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Ulster American Folk Park, OmaghJourney back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, from the Old World of Ulster to the New World of America. Learn what life was like in rural Ulster, step on board the full-scale emigrant ship and enjoy craft demonstrations performed by guides in traditional costumes.
Ulster Transport Museum, HolywoodCelebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at the Ulster Transport Museum. Check out the famous DeLorean, a Ferguson tractor and the motorbikes of some of Northern Ireland's biggest road racing legends!
Events
Friday, 21st February 2025 - Sunday, 31st August 2025
Wild Ireland: Past, Present, FutureAn Ulster Museum exhibition featuring over 50 paintings by renowned wildlife painter, Julian Friers- more info
Thursday, 10th April 2025 - Sunday, 1st March 2026
The Enemy is TimeExplore artists' responses to the climate crisis in a new exhibition in the Ulster Museum's Spotlight Gallery.- more info
Tuesday, 8th July 2025 - Sunday, 31st August 2025
Summer at the Discovery CentresGet creative in the Discovery Centres at the Ulster Museum this summer!- more info
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 - Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 - Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
Tuesday, 29th July 2025 - Wednesday, 30th July 2025
Wednesday, 6th August 2025 - Thursday, 7th August 2025
Blue Sky BirdsMake model birds in creative sessions at the Ulster Museum, inspired by 'The Enemy is Time' and 'Wild Ireland: Past, Present and Future' exhibitions.- more info
Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025
Friday, 8th August 2025 - Friday, 8th August 2025
Friday, 15th August 2025 - Friday, 15th August 2025
Friday, 22nd August 2025 - Friday, 22nd August 2025
The Big Butterfly Blend-InDiscover all things butterflies at the Ulster Museum this summer!- more info
Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025
Get Arty with Archaeology: Illustrate the Lisnacrogher scabbardsGet arty in this free illustration workshop at the Ulster Museum on Saturday 26th July.- more info
Saturday, 2nd August 2025 - Saturday, 2nd August 2025
Museum Moments: Batik painting with Beulah Oluwadamilola AbuGet insights into fascinating topics and objects from the Ulster Museum collections in free 20-minute talks from a range of museum experts!- more info
Sunday, 3rd August 2025 - Sunday, 3rd August 2025
Slow Art SundayExplore the art of Ulster Museum s l o w l y, led by one of our knowledgeable guides.- more info
Wednesday, 6th August 2025 - Wednesday, 6th August 2025
Stay and PlayEnjoy a morning of child-led play in Learning Zone at the Ulster Museum, specially designed for early years.- more info
Thursday, 7th August 2025 - Thursday, 7th August 2025
Museum Moments: WW2 with Rebecca LavertyGet insights into fascinating topics and objects from the Ulster Museum collections in free 20-minute talks from a range of museum experts!- more info
Saturday, 9th August 2025 - Saturday, 9th August 2025
Sunday, 10th August 2025 - Sunday, 10th August 2025
Family Focus SessionsEnjoy object handling sessions every second Saturday and Sunday of the month in the Ulster Museum Discovery Centres.- more info
Thursday, 21st August 2025 - Thursday, 21st August 2025
Ulster Museum LateDiscover the Ulster Museum collections after dark with an evening of music, food and dance on Thursday 21st August!- more info
