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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 Caravaggio, 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
- Guided Tours Available
- Open Sundays
Catering
- Tea-room/Cafe onsite
Children & Infants
- Baby changing facilities
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Toilets
Leisure Facilities
- 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
Monday, 29th April 2024 - Sunday, 1st December 2024
Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and IdentityPolitical mural painting in Northern Ireland is the longest, continuous example found anywhere in the world. Bill Rolston has been photographing this tradition since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.- more info
Friday, 10th May 2024 - Sunday, 1st September 2024
National Treasures: Caravaggio in BelfastCaravaggio's 'The Supper at Emmaus' is on display at Ulster Museum as part of the 'National Treasures' bicentenary celebrations by the National Gallery, London.- more info
Tuesday, 30th July 2024 - Tuesday, 30th July 2024
Wednesday, 31st July 2024 - Wednesday, 31st July 2024
Optical Art: Pop Up WorkshopMake you own optical art collage to take home, inspired by our Kelpra Print exhibition in July.- more info
Wednesday, 31st July 2024 - Wednesday, 31st July 2024
Thursday, 1st August 2024 - Thursday, 1st August 2024
Dig Into HistoryDig into history in our Learning Zone this summer! What treasures will you uncover in our excavation pit?- more info
Friday, 2nd August 2024 - Friday, 2nd August 2024
Friday, 16th August 2024 - Friday, 16th August 2024
Friday, 23rd August 2024 - Friday, 23rd August 2024
Friday, 30th August 2024 - Friday, 30th August 2024
Ask About AnimalsLearn about specimens in our collection with our Natural Sciences Education Officer.- more info
Saturday, 10th August 2024 - Saturday, 10th August 2024
Murals, Memory and Identity: In Conversation with Bill RolstonJoin Bill Rolston and our Senior Curator of History, Dr Karen Logan in conversation about the tradition of political mural painting on Saturday 10th August.- more info
Thursday, 22nd August 2024 - Thursday, 22nd August 2024
Museum Late: Keep 'Er LitBout Ye Belfast? We're having a wee do on Thursday 22nd August and we'd love to see you there. Consider this your invitation to KEEP 'ER LIT at the Ulster Museum Late from 18:00 to 22:00 - adults only.- more info
Wednesday, 28th August 2024 - Wednesday, 28th August 2024
Wednesday, 11th September 2024 - Wednesday, 11th September 2024
Tai Chi MeMove and be moved as you enjoy the ancient art of Tai Chi, surrounded by some of the Ulster Museum's most stunning exhibitions.- more info
Saturday, 14th September 2024 - Saturday, 14th September 2024
Paint & ProseccoGrab a paintbrush and a glass of bubbly and create your own art on Saturday 14th September in the Ulster Museum. Cheers!- more info
