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Summer at the Discovery Centres

Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB
Summer at the Discovery Centres at the Ulster Museum

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Be inspired by the Inclusive Global Histories and Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future exhibitions in the Ulster Museum Discovery Centres throughout July and August.

Take part in a range of fun free family activities designed to spark your creativity and help you connect with the Ulster Museum's collections and displays.

Drop into Discover Nature to create your very own 'Lost Monster' as a memento of your visit to Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future exhibition.

Visit Discover Art to make your own origami animal, taking inspiration from creatures past and present in the Wild Ireland exhibition.

Sketch out your own shoe in Discover History, inspired by the Inclusive Global Histories exhibition. You can also design your own badge to take home with you in Discover History on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 15:00 in July and August.

What to know:

-Drop into the Discovery Centres between 10:00 and 16:30 to join in with our summer activities.

-Ulster Museum Discovery Centre summer activities are suitable for all ages and family-friendly. Children under 12 are to be accompanied by an adult.

-The Discovery Centres are free to visit on Levels 1, 3 and 5 in the Ulster Museum.

-No booking needed.

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Season (8 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Tuesday - Sunday10:00 - 16:30

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