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Top Things to do in Northern Ireland
Top 10 History Museums in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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1. Keady Heritage Centre
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Museum of Orange Heritage - Schomberg House
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5.0 based on 116 reviews
The Museum of Orange Heritage's Belfast site is located at the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland's Headquarters, 'Schomberg House' in East Belfast. The site focuses on the history and traditions of the Orange Institution, beginning with the Glorious Revolution and travelling through to the modern day. There is a strong focus on Orangeism around the World with a fascinating collection which enhances the story of the Institution. The Museum features a number of interactive exhibits and includes a Café on site. A replica Lodge Room includes a Memorial Backlit Window which commemorates the more than 300 Orange members who were killed during the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland.
Reviewed By scottlennox
Live fairly nearby but never visited. Was st a loose end for the day so wandered on in to see what it was all about. I found a nice modern building showing Interesting and balanced exhibits. There were historical artifacts, videos and commentary telling the story in Ireland from about the 17th Century onwards to the modern day. I found the staff helpful and friendly and there was easy local parking nearby, reasonably priced entry and shop full of interesting books, t-shirts, trinkets and souvenirs. Didn't use the cafe but it did smell wonderful as I passed by on the traditional route in. Give it a go no matter which side of the community you belong to - you may be pleasantly surprised at what you may find in here and what you can learn - your perceptions will.be challenged. Certainly worth a visit if you are a tourist if the Orange Order is a mystery to you.
3. Tommy's kitchen
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By morebrook - Taif, Saudi Arabia
Its so very nice when you are arriving on this amazing estate. Its a bit confusion when you are coming for the first time because you have to go drive on the Golf course and at the end you are arriving on Killymoon Castle grounds. The view is breathtaking and the castle is so very beautiful. You have to go around the castle at the side entrance and its a strange entrance but soon you are landing 50 years back in time. Almost everything you see around you on display you can buy. I have been a view time for a High Tea and I have to say its one of the best I ever had. The owners of the ground and castle and the tearoom are so very friendly and they take the time to have a talk to you and tell you a bit of the history. I really love this place because it so very unique
4. The Causeway Coast Discovery Centre
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
5. Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Spend time in the Boathouse Visitor Centre for a dip into Rathlin's history. The Boathouse houses a collection of displays, photographs, images and articles gathering the Island's past and present together. Worth a visit! Wheelchair access limited. History, photographs, artefacts, books, guides and souvenirs for sale. Admission Free Pre booking is advisable for the Rathlin/Ballycastle ferry.
6. Aras Ui Chonghaile, James Connolly Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By DaveLipp - New York City, United States
Many varied threads of ideology over through Irish nationalism, but here you get to understand the socialist element. In an unusual procedure, the manager (who is also a Belfast city councillor) showed us around the highlights of the museum for 15 minutes before turning us loose to peruse on our own, and then chatted a while afterwards.The vintage artifacts and documents are moving, and the explanations priceless.
7. Tower Museum
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4.5 based on 472 reviews
A museum explaining the political conflict that has shaped the city and the country: a must for those unfamiliar with Northern Ireland's war-torn past.
Reviewed By 890jacc
The museum is very interesting and outstandingly good value. Take time to watch he 15 min film at the end as it bought everything together and was very informative. The free exhibition at the start is good too.
8. Ulster Museum
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4.5 based on 3,600 reviews
Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an ancient Egyptian mummy and see modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum. As Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present, the museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences with impressive galleries and interactive discovery zones. From Ireland to the South Pacific, ancient relics to modern masterpieces, the Ulster Museum offers something for everyone from the simply curious to the enthusiast.
Reviewed By jacquieknox2017 - Ramelton, Ireland
This spacious, airy building hosts a wide variety of interesting artefacts and exhibitions. There's art collections, Flemish masters, dinosaurs, natural history, Irish history, Egyptian mummies, Spanish Armada relics and gold bullion, science, interactive displays - you could lose yourself in there all day. It really is worth a visit.
9. Cultra Manor
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
This museum contains a popular Titanic exhibit featuring drawings by Thomas Andrew, the ship's designer and former Belfast resident.
10. Armagh County Museum
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Designed like a small Greek temple, this museum features an extensive collection of specimens, documents and artifacts that reveal the rich and varied history of the County of Armagh, from prehistoric times to present-day.
