Ulster Museum
The Ulster Museum is an art and natural history museum located in Belfast, County Antrim. It houses paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and archaeological finds spanning from ancient times to the present day.
Founded in 1929, the museum grew from small local collections to become one of Northern Ireland's leading cultural institutions. Its growth reflects decades of efforts to document and preserve the region's artistic heritage.
The museum sits within the Botanic Gardens and is easily accessible, with free admission to the permanent collections. The location offers good transport links and parking for visitors.
The museum holds a notable collection of archaeological artifacts from the local region, including finds from various historical periods of the island. These objects tell stories about the region's layered past that many visitors overlook.
Location: County Antrim
Address: Botanic Gardens, Belfast BT9 5AB
Phone: +442890440000
Website: https://ulstermuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 54.58242,-5.93532
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Northern Ireland tells its story through stones, cliffs, and memories. From the Giant's Causeway to Derry's walls, each place seems filled with stories where Celtic myths, medieval heritage, and traces of the modern world intertwine. Belfast, once an industrial hub turned cultural center, showcases its museums and markets to the breeze coming from the Irish Sea. The landscapes of County Antrim enchant with basalt columns, suspension bridges, and cliffs battered by waves. Further inland, stone circles, monasteries, and distilleries extend the journey into a territory where each site links nature and memory. Exploring Northern Ireland is like walking through centuries that are open to the sky, between the legends of Ulster's ancient kings and the contemporary echoes of a resilient land.
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