Top Things to do in County Antrim
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The 7 Best Specialty Museums in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in County Antrim, United Kingdom including Ulster Aviation Society, Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre, Flame! The Gasworks Museum of Ireland, Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum, Museum at the Mill, Whitehead Railway Museum, Blue Circle Museum.
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1. Ulster Aviation Society
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 317 reviews
WHO ARE WE? A charitable society that is a diverse group of enthusiasts, working on a voluntary basis to further public education in the history of aviation. WHAT AIRCRAFT DO WE HAVE? Our heritage collection currently includes 41+ aircraft, ranging from vintage WWII fighters through Cold War era fast jets, Shorts designed & built aircraft, civilian aircraft, plus military helicopters, engines, artefacts and rare aviation reference materials, all with strong links to aviation within the island of Ireland. Our aircraft are housed within an ex-WWII hangar at Maze Long Kesh, outside Lisburn (on the site of the old prison). • Charitable association of Aviation Enthusiasts • Over 680+ members, including Europe & USA Ulster Aviation Society is a charitable association. N. Ireland. Charity No. NIC 100128. NI Charity Commission Registered. Associate member of Northern Ireland Museums’ Council
Reviewed By BoardingPass162734
Amazing collection, with a very knowledgeable and friendly staff and great opportunities for volunteers (young and old), to high-light this gem of a collection. I thoroughly enjoyed my few hours there and wish I was closer, as I'd be there volunteering too. Keep coming back as there is always something new and interesting to see - and the standard of restoration is top notch and a credit to high calibre of the team there, and giving youngsters many opportunities to help out and build those all important life skills. Please pass the word around and support this wonderful charity.and visit it soon.
2. Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
3. Flame! The Gasworks Museum of Ireland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Carrickfergus boasts Ireland's sole surviving coal gasworks and is one of only three left in the British Isles.It opened in 1855 and supplied the town with gas for over 100 years. It stopped making gas in 1967 and finally closed in 1987.It is now fully restored and open to the public.Come along and have a guided tour where you will see how gas was made from coal in Europe's largest surviving set of retorts. You'll also get a great view from the top of the gasholder! Marvel at how gas was used for light, heat and power. Our opening hours are May to Aug inc: Daily except Saturdays 2-5pm September: Monday to Friday 2-5pmWe can open at any time outside these hours for advanced bookings, which can be made either by email or telephone.A hidden gem in the heart of Carrickfergus illuminating town gas's unique role in the development of urban areas.
Reviewed By stephenrJ8515DH
Really interesting place, great tour guides, even had information on the old gas works from my home town, loved the tour from start to finnish.
4. Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Explore Ireland’s industrial heritage in the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum’s award-winning exhibition ‘Flax to Fabric: the Story of Irish Linen’. Trace the history of linen production in Ulster, from the earliest times to the present, and see live spinning and weaving demonstrations. Visitors can also learn about the early development of Lisburn in the Museum’s ‘Making of a Town: 17th Century Lisburn’ exhibition. The Museum offers free tours of historic Lisburn and Castle Gardens, as well as a range of free educational workshops for groups, including WWII, Ancient Egypt and Science Week. Contact reception for bookings. Please note: the Assembly Rooms and Old Market House galleries are currently closed while the building undergoes extensive renovation. They will re-open for your enjoyment in early 2014.
Reviewed By Chicseasidelady
Just loved this place . History of linen Industry in Northern Ireland .so interesting and informative. Spinning and weaving demos by lovely people who have an excellent knowledge and love of the subject. Fascinating !
5. Museum at the Mill
6. Whitehead Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland are proud to announce the launch of the new Whitehead Railway Museum in March 2017. The museum, which will combine traditional displays and exhibits with new multimedia and interactive displays will allow our audience to experience steam trains in action, as well as educate them on the history of the steam train industry in Ireland.
Reviewed By Y4712ZCnicholasd - Larne, United Kingdom
Had a fantastic day out at the Whitehead Railway Museum in Whitehead on the County Antrim Coast. This little town has a fantastic amount of Railway history behind it, including a rich amount tourism as it was once a very popular seaside destination for tourists travelling outside Belfast City for coastal surroundings, beaches, and fantastic walks including the Blackhead Path and the Gobbins. The museum includes both modern replica buildings and some old historic buildings and infrastructure that has lasted all these years like the victorian built water tower and train storage sheds that house the steam engines. The tour has some great photo opportunities l within the old historic dining carriages, engineering workshops and even at the controls of an old historic steam engine. The tour is also very comprehensive in terms of engineering knowledge and the history of the railway across the Island of Ireland and it also has the oldest steam train in Ireland on display. The Museum also features Steam Train Rides from Whitehead to Belfast and even Dublin and it also has a Victorian Tea Room where you can grab a bite of lunch or Tea and Scones but I will have to do that on another day.
