Ulster Museum

A place of awe and wonder; a place with open doors for open minds. The museum free for all, a welcoming and inspiring destination for locals and tourists alike

[Gavin Robinson @GRobinsonDUP]

Great to be at the Ulster Museum tonight with @dleighton91 and the Belfast Bands Forum for their new exhibit.

Well done to @ulstermuseum and all involved.

[Anne Stewart @annemillarstew1]

⁦@WorldArtDay⁩ 2026 #ATimeOfGifts Lavery and Orpen ⁦@UlsterMuseum⁩

[UTV Live News @UTVNews]

Belfast’s iconic ‘Flying Figures’—locally known as Draft and Overdraft—have moved after 60 years at the old Ulster Banks Shaftsbury Square, to their new home at the Ulster Museum. @UlsterMuseum

[ConflictLegacy @ConflictLegacy]

🖼️Conflict and Legacy Interpretive Network Physical Exhibition

This case, exhibiting artefacts from 9 of our Network members, is in the Troubles and Beyond exhibition at the Ulster Museum. Come and learn more about our members and their collections.

https://t.co/6CKudloGbb

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Ulster Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/iDHlyoPAf1

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Ulster Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/iDHlyoPAf1

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Ulster Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/iDHlyoPAf1

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Journey to the most distant and ancient reaches of the universe with our In Touch with Earth's Treasures handling session 🌌

Enjoy a free sensory tour of crystals, fossils, and elements for people with visual impairments on Wednesday 19th February→ https://t.co/juKkKpnrg4

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Enjoy a free, family-friendly gallery tour of the island of Ireland through the animals and plants that live here on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February as part of @niscifest

Find out more about from Grey Wolves to Grey Squirrels here → https://t.co/d4rx0ekWUa

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Closure notice: Please be advised that our museum will be closed on Wednesday 5th February for staff training.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We'll be open as normal from 10:00 to 17:00 on Thursday 6th February.

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Ulster Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/60oLZBbIPc

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Closure notice: Please be advised that our museum will be closed on Thursday 30th January for staff training.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We'll be open as normal from 10:00 to 17:00 on Friday 31st January.

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Explore stained glass and ceramics in the Ulster Museum collection with our knowledgeable visitor guides for Slow Art Sunday on Sunday 2nd February.

Find out more about Slow Art Sunday here → https://t.co/JVBLl6PRzg

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

We were deeply saddened to learn of Michael Longley's passing. He was an outstanding poet and a dear friend of the Ulster Museum. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.

'Portrait of Michael Longley b. 1939' (1989-90), Peter Edwards. © Peter Edwards.

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Travel through space and time with a free, family-friendly tour of the museum's natural science galleries during @niscifest

Meet at reception at 14:00 on Thursday 13th February and Friday 14th February to join the Extinction Explorers tour.

Learn more → https://t.co/2Ld7FMipGz

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Last chance to see Antechamber: Mary McIntyre at the Ulster Museum.

Explore the act of looking in a multi-sensory way with McIntyre's installation in our Spotlight Gallery.

Antechamber: Mary McIntyre is on display until Sunday 26th January → https://t.co/WV5DgEHg85

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

With the red weather warning lifted and following an assessment of the site, we are planning to open the Ulster Museum as normal tomorrow, Sat 25th Jan. However, please check https://t.co/Wtkw8JaPtA for the most up-to-date info before you make plans in case anything changes.

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Due to the red weather warning for Storm Éowyn, we've made the decision to close the museum on Friday 24th January. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment and hope to reopen as normal on Saturday. Please check https://t.co/Wtkw8JaPtA for the most up-to-date information.

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

Closure notice: Please be advised that our museum will be closed on Tuesday 21st January for staff training.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We'll be open as normal from 10:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd January.

[Ulster Museum @UlsterMuseum]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Ulster Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/60oLZBbIPc