54.596423 -5.929466

Description

Come face-to-face with dinosaurs, meteorites and Spanish sailors with a visit to Ulster Museum.

Ulster Museum is home to Northern Ireland’s treasures of past and present. Home to rich collections of art, history and natural sciences all set within the beautiful surroundings of Belfast’s Botanic Gardens. Discover new perspectives about Ancient Ireland, inclusive global histories, the Troubles, and whatever the future may hold. The collections of Ulster Museum tell the story of our shared experiences, connecting the dots around who we are, the past we share, and the future we are building together.

Ulster Museum is free to visit and no booking is necessary. Make the most of your day to the museum with a bite to eat in Wynne & Pym Café, open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00, serving light bites and refreshments.

There’s always new and exciting events and exhibitions to explore at Ulster Museum. Find out what’s on, how to get there and what to expect at ulstermuseum.org.
UM Logo
  • Botanic Gardens
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT9 5AB

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present
  • Free admission
  • Rich collection of art, natural sciences and history
  • Three interactive discovery zones for kids to explore
  • Champions of diverse voices and new perspectives

Kelpra: Artists and Printmakers

1.73 KM
13 Feb - 28 Apr 2024
See All Dates (66)

A selection of prints created at the innovative Kelpra Studio, London, taken from both Ulster Museum collection and private collections.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Extinction Explorers

1.73 KM
15 - 17 Feb 2024
See All Dates (2)

Join for a free, family friendly tour of the nature galleries at the Ulster Museum. Travel through time and search for signs of species long extinct.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Com-bat

1.73 KM
Thu, 15 Feb 2024, 2:00pm

This talk will take you on a journey of the evolutionary arms race between bats and their prey.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Dugie The Dinosaur – Belfast

1.73 KM
Fri, 16 Feb 2024, 11:00am

Hear the story of Dugie, a long-necked dinosaur who lives on the Isle of Skye. Written by Anne and Steve Brusatte.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

From Grey Wolves to Grey Squirrels

1.73 KM
16 - 18 Feb 2024
See All Dates (2)

Join for a free, family-friendly tour exploring the history of the island of Ireland through its landscape and wildlife.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

The Rise and Reign of the Mammals

1.73 KM
Fri, 16 Feb 2024, 7:00pm

Professor Steve Brusatte delves into the 325-million-year journey of mammalian evolution in his talk The Rise and Reign of the Mammals.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

The Secret Lives of the Elements with Kathyrn Harkup

1.73 KM
Sat, 17 Feb 2024, 2:00pm

The Secret Lives of the Elements reveals that the periodic table is more like a sprawling extended family – with its own black sheep, rebels and…

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

The Who, What, Why of Zoology

1.73 KM
Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 2:00pm

Join the scientists uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom in this funny, fact-packed introduction to zoology.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Dogs that Sniff Out Data! – Conservation Detection Dogs – Dr Caroline Finlay

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 10:00am

Dr. Caroline Finlay will guide us through how dogs are using their noses to collect information on a range of species and how they help conservation…

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Happy Dog Rules – Julie Haggerty from Dogs Trust Northern Ireland

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 11:00am

Julie will inform dog owners how they can use role play, repetition and action to teach 5 safety rules about our own behaviour to ensure their…

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Dog Training Without The Dogs – The Science Behind It – Dr Tara Cooper

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 12:00pm

Tara explores the science of dog training, has a look at the behaviour in dog training and shows a surprise recording of rabbit training.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Through a Vet’s Eyes

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 12:30pm

Through a Vet's Eyes reveals the injustices which animals experience every day and raises an important question: how can we choose a better life for animals?

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Yasmin Ali – An Engineer’s Story

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 2:00pm

Yasmin Ali, an award-winning chartered engineer in the energy industry, champions renewable technologies and excels in science communication.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

More than Just Puppy Love – The Science of the Human-Canine Bond – Katharine Creagh MSc

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 2:00pm

Katharine Creagh explains the incredible science behind the Human-Canine bond, with some insights into how you can strengthen the bond with your own dog!

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Enrichment for Kennelled Dogs – Dr Deborah Wells in collaboration with Dr Tara Cooper

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 3:00pm

Dr Tara Cooper presents Dr Deborah Wells (Animal Behaviour Centre, School of Psychology, QUB) extensive work on enrichment for kennelled dogs.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Contextualising Representations of Dogs in the Irish Archaeological Record : Iconography, Ritual and Myth

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 3:30pm

This presentation by Bronagh Murray (Archaeology 2030 Project Officer) will explore the iconography of dogs found in the archaeological record across Ireland.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Snow Leopard Trail Taster Tape Premiere

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 4:00pm

Local conservationist, entrepreneur and storyteller Dr Hanson premieres the taster tape of his in-development adventure conservation film, Snow Leopard Trail.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will

1.73 KM
Sat, 24 Feb 2024, 4:00pm

In Free Agents, Kevin Mitchell, a prominent neuro-geneticist and popular science blogger, takes readers across billions of years of evolution...

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Billy Conker’s Nature Spotting Adventure – Belfast

1.73 KM
Sun, 25 Feb 2024, 11:00am

Journey into nature with acclaimed author, Illustrator and passionate conservationist, Conor Bussitill.

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

Power Up – An Engineer’s Adventure into Sustainable Energy

1.73 KM
Sun, 25 Feb 2024, 1:30pm

Power Up is a definitive picture of the intricate world that humanity has built, and a rallying cry to face the challenges of climate change using…

Ulster Museum
Find Out More

You might also like

Ask Us
Ask Us

We're here to help, so if you can't find the info you're after, or you just want to ask a really odd question, then we're here for you.

Ask A Question

Ask a Question

"*" indicates required fields

Start
Choose a date
End
Choose a date
Back To Top
In order to display distances relevant to you, we'd like to be able to use your GPS location. Privacy Policy
In order to display distances relevant to your current position, we'd need to be able to use your GPS location. To find out more about how we use your location, please read our Privacy Policy
You have previously denied access to your GPS location. In order to allow access to your location, you need to update your site settings through your browser settings to allow this site access to your location.

To find out more about how we use your location, please read our Privacy Policy
Your settings have been updated. They will take effect next time you refresh the page.
By default, all distances on the site are calculated from Belfast City Centre. You can choose a different starting point here, or specify your own.

If you select a location more than 15km from the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, your location will be set to Belfast City Centre.

Open 'Ask a Question' window Close 'Ask a Question' window

Ask a Question

X

"*" indicates required fields

Hide this tool

Open 'Sign up for Newsletter' window Close 'Sign up for Newsletter' window

Visit Belfast Newsletter

X

Sign up to the Visit Belfast newsletter and receive inspiring ideas, events and offers which showcase the best of Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Sign-Up

Hide this tool