Old Museum Building

Built 1831 by Belfast Natural History & Philosophical Society. Former Belfast Museum. Home to @belfast_society, @ulsterahs & @hearthni. #HARNI #HeritageAtRiskNI

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

It's hard to believe that it's already been two weeks since the wonderful Heritage Angel Awards

📽️ Check out the video below to see who won the top prizes!

To see the highly commended projects, and view pictures from the night, visit👇

https://t.co/fLswDUCX1X

[Old Museum Building @old_museum]

Worrying statistics

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

Northern Ireland’s Built Heritage in Six Numbers

Check out this new video highlighting some of the concerning truths about our historic environment

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

We have a rich architectural heritage in Northern Ireland, but recent data sheds light on the concerning truth - our cherished buildings are facing an unprecedented level of harm.

The statistics in this new video underscore the state of Northern Ireland’s historic environment.

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

It's not hard to picture the group hurriedly clambering up this exact staircase, 120 years ago.

This building holds a wealth of memories and stories, and you probably know others that do too.

Record them here: https://t.co/amWbXGVlif

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

When King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visited Belfast in July 1903, thousands lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.

A group of people even found their way to the roof of the Old Museum Building, which is now the home of @ulsterahs!

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

The In Your Area App allows you to upload photographs, stories, research, and oral histories about those buildings that are important to you, helping us to create a richer record of our historic environment.

Create a record of a building now:
https://t.co/Sb1sc1jkRd

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

The final tool we have developed for Hands-On Heritage:

📱The In Your Area App

The App will allow you to record and map heritage assets that hold significance to you or your community

Access it here 👇
https://t.co/hC9A6ENxJ4

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

Another resource we have developed as part of the Hands-On Heritage project is our Online Toolkit

Our Toolkit will provide up-to-date information about the latest opportunities, threats and developments within our historic environment

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

As part of Hands-On Heritage, we have developed:

Ten Heritage: How To? Guides.

These short guides provide an entry-level introduction to various aspects of Northern Ireland's historic environment.

🧵👇

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

It's been a while since you've heard from us, but the lights are back on for Hands-On Heritage.

Not sure what it's all about?

Keep an eye out here over the next few days for more info on the tools we're developing to help you highlight and protect our built heritage.

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

@loveheritageNI @loveheritageNI thank you for the support! Our elves have been hard at work here @old_museum in preparation for tomorrow's event🎄

[loveheritageNI @loveheritageNI]

Old Museum Building, Belfast✨
A confirmed opener for European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2022. Visit the Old Museum Building, designed by Messrs. Duff and Jackson and opened in 1831.

To find out more about EHOD: https://t.co/SCKM6r25ml

#LoveHeritageNI #EHOD2022

[Irish History Bitesize! @lorraineelizab6]

#Otd 1821: Belfast Natural History Society founded by 7 young men, to promote scientific study of animals, plants, fossils, rocks & minerals! 1st museum in Ireland to be built by public subscription! 1831, 7 College Square North, #Belfast (left). 1929 (right). Now @UlsterMuseum!

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

@old_museum basking in today's sunlight ☀️☀️

Are you visiting any historic buildings this bank holiday weekend?🏛️

🐝🎨Our Step into Spring children and young persons treasure hunt and colouring activity sheet is still available to download 👇

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

🏦It was wonderful to host Claire Rose @HTNmembers in @old_museum on Monday to discuss the future of Heritage in NI and to show her around our amazing space! #heritage #meanwhileuse #uah

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

📣The UAH offices are once again open to the public after a two year closure. We are open from 9-5, Mon-Fri, so come and browse our selection of publications, get advice on a project or pick up some of our free leaflets. We can't wait to welcome you back! @old_museum 📣🏦

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

📸 Last week @ulsterahs were delighted to welcome Architecture students from Ulster University @old_museum. Students were treated to a guest lecture by Marcus Patton, followed by a drawing workshop 🧐✏️🏠 particularly focussing on architectural details!

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

The news is out 📣The Hands-On Heritage Project @heritage_ni is recruiting for 6 groups/individuals to work with them!👇 Applications close 21st February 2022! @HeritageFundNI

[Old Museum Building @old_museum]

Blue skies all round! 🌤 Here @old_museum we are enjoying the views across Belfast. Have you noticed this view before? 🪟📸 @ulsterahs @belfast_society #Meanwhileuse #HeritageAtRiskNI #HARNI

[Old Museum Building @old_museum]

🔎Read more about the Old Museum Building here. Thank you to @BelTel for featuring us! @ulsterahs @belfast_society

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

Regeneration plan for the Old Museum Building will see it returned to former glory for public to enjoy https://t.co/YFkfRsHRpt