On the odd day that it rains in Northern Ireland (tongue in cheek), you may be interested in visiting some of the many museums in Northern Ireland. Please note that the larger museums will take a full day to explore.
Royal Ulster Constabulary Museum This museum includes displays of uniforms and equipment, photographs and memorabilia relating to the Irish Constabulary since its formation in 1822. The 'Royal' prefix was added in 1867 and in 1922 the Royal Ulster Constabulary was created.Open 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Address: Knock Road
Tel: (028) 90650222
Ulster Museum National museum noted for its collections of Irish art, history, natural sciences and archaeology. Early Ireland gallery (10,000 BC-1,500 BC). Treasures from the Spanish Armada. Shop, cafe, wheelchair access. Parking on request. Galleries start to close at 4.50 pm. The Museum's remarkable permanent collection of Irish, British, European and American art is complemented by major exhibitions in the newly-refurbished premier temporary exhibitions gallery and other spaces. Running through most of 2000are.
Don't miss the work of William Conor, the local genius who captured the spirit of Belfast people like no other. A cafe named after him is in his former studio.
A truly great museum and art gallery that deserves a full day. Address: Botanic Gardens
Tel=(028) 90383000
Fax: (028) 90383103
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum The Ulster Folk and Transport museum illustrates the past lives of the people of Northern Ireland. You get the opportunity to visit a typical Ulster town from the early 1900s. The museum is well worth a visit to experience by-gone lifestyles and taste the history of the province.
Address: 7 miles East of Belfast on way to Bangor; watch for signposts; exit on left
Tel: (028) 9042 8428
Royal Ulster Rifles Museum The museum houses an extensive collection of uniforms, badges, medals and regimental memorabilia covering the history of the Regiment and the campaigns in which it has fought since its formation in 1793. The museum is open 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm, Monday to Thursday; 3 pm on Friday. Please phone first if possible.
Address: 5 Waring Street
Tel: (028) 9023 2086
Fernhill House - The Peoples Museum A museum created to tell the story of Belfasts Shankill district, illustrated and narrated by those who lived there. The museum has displays which illustrate the Shankill story, Home Rule and the World Wars. Open 10am - 4pm, Monday to Saturday and 1pm - 4pm Sunday.
Address: Glencairn Park
Tel: (028) 90715599
Police Museum
Uniforms, photographs and equipment relating to the Irish Constabulary since its formation in 1822. The Royal prefix was added in 1867 and in 1922 the Royal Ulster Constabulary was created. In 2001 the RUC became the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Open Mon to Fri by appointment only.
Address: 65 Knock Road
Tel: 9065 0222 ext 22499
Flame - the Gaswork Museum of Ireland
Flame gasworks is Ireland's sole surviving coal gasworks and is one of only three left in the British Isles. Opened in 1855, it supplied Carrickfergus with gas until 1965 and was closed in 1987. It is now fully restored and was reopened as a visitor and educational attraction in August 2002. This museum gives visitors the opportunity to see Europe's largest surviving set of horizontal retorts, find out how gas was used through the decades and ascend the working gasholder for panoramic views of the town. Please call in advance to book an appointment. Worth seeing and supporting.
Address: 44 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus
Tel: 9336 9575
World War Two Exhibition
Commemorating the strategically crucial role of Northern Ireland and its people in the Second World War through pictures and exhibits, from the story of devastating Belfast Blitz to tales of a Belfast anti-aircraft battery in Burma. Don't miss finding out how Belfast became the first place American troops landed in preparation for the Allied Forces liberation of Europe. Free admission, 9:30 am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
Address: 9-13 Waring Street (around corner from St. Anne’s Cathedral)
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