Belfast & Northern Ireland

Ulster Museum

  Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis Rd      (+44) (0)28 9038 3000     more than a year ago
As make-overs go, this £17m, three-year revamp of one of the city's most beloved landmarks is a real stunner. Once inside the curious hybrid of 1960s concrete and neo-classical architecture, a gleaming 23m high atrium reveals glimpses into three specially created Zones covering four levels.

As you navigate the g
lass and steel walkways, keep an eye on the equally grand-scale Window on Our World gallery where iconic objects from each Zone - including a 6m long Edmontosaurus dinosaur skeleton - further fuel the imagination.

Then spend the day exploring those History, Art and Nature Zones, where a bona fide Egyptian mummy, dazzling collection of Spanish Armada gold and
Peter the Polar Bear (don't worry, it's stuffed) are among the myriad of unmissable attractions.

The Gallery of Applied Art is said to house the best collection of its kind in the world outside London's V&A; don't miss the particularly be
autiful display of Belleek pottery.

Children are positively encouraged to get up close and interactive with exhibits in the Discovery areas. And everyone can discover their own treasures at the gift shop and enjoy lunch in the ground floor restaurant overlooking Botanic Gardens.

Find the museum a mere 15min walk from the city centre or via Metro bus 8. Disabled or payable on-street parking only.

Website

Amenities

Child-friendly
Wi-fi
Restaurant
Conference facilities

Metro

8

Open

Open 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon.

Price/Additional Info

Free

Comments

Connect via social media
google sign in button
Leave a comment using your email This e-mail address is not valid
Please enter your name*

Please share your location

Enter your message*
Put our app in your pocket
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here. AGREE
Top