Name: Ulster Museum at Botanic Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Ulster Museum at Botanic Gardens

Ulster Museum, Belfast, UK

1-99 Years

Description

The Ulster Museum, located in the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, has around 8,000 square metres of public display space, featuring material from the collections of fine art and applied art, archaeology. Explore the Ulster Museum and make sense of the past, the present and the future through collections of art, natural science and history.

Discover the home of Northern Ireland’s treasures – past and present. Our collection contains fascinating artefacts from 10,000 years ago to the present day. Discover the wonders of the natural world and the origins of the Earth in our natural science galleries.

Entry is free for everyone. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Stories: Our collections tell the story of our shared experiences. These articles help to connect the dots around who we are, the past we share and the future we are building together.
Art Galleries: Please check our Visit page before coming to the museum for the most up-to-date information on our art exhibitions. Our semi-permanent hangs and temporary exhibitions are subject to change.
The Belfast Room: Our museum is a shared space, and at times, private events take place in the Belfast Room, which means any exhibitions on display in this space will not be accessible to the public during this time. If you are travelling specifically to view an exhibition in the Belfast Room, we advise contacting the museum in advance to check if the exhibition is going to be open.

Facilities

Parking: There are five parking spaces for blue badge holders outside the museum. Parking is otherwise limited to nearby car parks and on-street parking (please note, the Stranmillis Road becomes an urban clearway between 16.30 and 18.00 on weekdays).
Food & Drink: During your trip make sure to stop by the Wynne & Pym café, named after the two architects who designed the museum. The café is open during museum hours and is the perfect place to sit and reflect after your visit, or bring your laptop and work remotely with a bite to eat. We have a wide selection of hot and cold dishes from soup, sandwiches and sausage rolls, to scones, tray bakes and cakes!
Toilets: we have public toilets available throughout the museum, which are managed and cleaned on a regular basis. Please ensure you follow the guidance we have put in place for everyone’s safety and comfort when using our toilets. We are asking visitors to keep a safe distance and to keep in mind that several disabilities are hidden when it comes to using adapted toilets.
Dogs: Service dogs are allowed in the museum and must remain on a lead at all times.

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday: Closed.
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00.

Address: Ulster Museum, Belfast, UK

Post Code: BT9 5AB

Council: Belfast

County: Antrim

By Car: The Ulster Museum is located in South Belfast not far from the city centre. Visitors approaching from the M1 South take exit 1, and those approaching from the M2 North take exit 1b.
By Train: If you’re travelling to us by train, disembark at Botanic train station and the Ulster Museum is a short 10-minute walk; or City Hospital is another stop that's within walking distance of the museum.
By Foot: The Museum is located 1.1miles from Belfast City Centre, around a 20 - 25 minute stroll which will take you past Queen’s University and through Botanic Gardens.
By Bike: There are purpose-built rails to park and lock your bike outside the museum, these can hold up to 5 bikes. There are also Belfast Bikes docking stations nearby at Queen’s University.
By Bus or Glider: From Belfast City Centre: Translink operates a number of bus services from Belfast City Centre. You can get on any of the number 8 Metro buses (a, b, c or d), departing from Howard Street. Disembark at Queen’s University Belfast and the Museum is a short 2-3 minute walk through Botanic Gardens.
Parking: There are five parking spaces for blue badge holders outside the museum. Parking is otherwise limited to nearby car parks and on-street parking (please note, the Stranmillis Road becomes an urban clearway between 16.30 and 18.00 on weekdays).