Visit and be impressed by Ulster Museum | Your Daily Adventure Guides

Treasure house of the past and the present.

Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an ancient Egyptian mummy and see modern masterpieces! Ulster Museum tells the story of the people of the North of Ireland from earliest times to the present, it is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences. Impressive galleries and interactive discovery zones bring the collections to life for visitors of all ages.

Gaze upon fabulous treasures from the Spanish Galleon Girona and uncover the story of life on earth from earliest times. Explore one of the world’s finest collections of Irish Art. From Ireland to the South Pacific and from ancient relics to hands on activities, the museum offers something for everyone, from the simply curious to the enthusiast.

The science galleries are a ‘must-see’ for anyone with an interest in the richness and diversity of the natural world. The collections uncover the story of life on earth from the earliest times and explain the forces that have shaped the environment in which we live. Highlights include ‘Peter’ the Polar Bear, a Minke Whale skeleton, Edmontosaurus dinosaur, as well as numerous exotic butterflies and insects.

Highlights

The Art Department holds over 12,000 works comprising drawings, paintings, sculptures, glass, ceramics, silver, furniture, costume and textiles, covering all styles
The History Department holds and collects objects relating to the social, economic and political history of Ireland, with particular emphasis on Ulster from 1600 and Northern Ireland from 1921
The Natural Sciences Department holds over 495,000 specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals and rocks from Northern Ireland and beyond
Downloadable explorer maps, including a Kids Explorer Map. Learn how big dinosaurs really were and what a Mummy looks like. See real treasure that was lost at sea… and more
Interactive discovery zones bring the museum’s collections to life
The Museum offers a changing programme of events and exhibitions. Check out www.nmni.com for updates

Open Year Round

Opening Times:

Open year round.

Tue to Sun 10:00–17:00.

Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Approx. visit duration: 60 to 120 minutes.

Prices

Admission Prices 2018:

Free Admission

Useful Information

Check out their range of facilities, services, accessibility and other useful information.

LANGUAGES: Leaflets available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ulster Scots and Irish.

DINING / REFRESHMENTS: Girona Café and Restaurant is situated on the ground floor with views overlooking the Botantic Gardens. The coffee bar opens from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 – 16:30 and serves teas, coffees and patisseries, scones and tray bakes delivered fresh every morning as well as light snacks and soft drinks. The restaurant serves more extensive and changing menus from 12:00-15:00 including soups, ‘door step’ sandwiches, traditional lamb stew, locally caught fish dishes, classic Caesar salad, spaghetti carbonara… and more.

SHOPPING: Gift Shop with a range of unique and unusual gifts inspired by the museum’s collections. Over 5,000 products including locally made jewellery, toys, stationery, souvenirs, textiles, ceramics and an extensive range of books.

PARKING: Coach set-down area outside the museum. Local on-street car parking is available but limited. Where possible they recommend you use the city ‘park and ride’ scheme or use public transport. There are Park and Ride facilities at Bridge End (east side), York Street (north side), Blacks Road and Sprucefield.

ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible with accessible toilets.

WI-FI: Free Wi-Fi available.

Getting There

The Ulster Museum is situated in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens, right in the heart of the University area of South Belfast.

Map Location: 54.582222, -5.935601

Contact Ulster Museum

Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB, Northern Ireland

T: +44 (0)28 9044 0000
E: info@nmni.com
W: www.nmni.com

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