Discover the best top things to do in Belfast City Region, United Kingdom including War Years Remembered (War Museum), Ulster Aviation Society, Spy Pond Photo Space, Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra Manor, North Down Museum, The Ropewalk Maritime Heritage Visitor Centre, Somme Heritage Centre, Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum, Ulster Folk Museum.
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5.0 based on 158 reviews
This war museum is a must for any war historian all the items covering the 1st & 2nd world wars are all original its has vechicles weapons uniforms & so much more it takes around 2hours to get round it all very interesting I just loved it
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
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.
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Spy Pond Photo Space is Northern Ireland’s newest gallery concentrating in photography. We are located in Newcastle in County Down just a few steps away from Town Centre, The Tropicana and the Beach.
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Ulster Transport Museum is part of National Museums NI. Explore one of the most comprehensive transport collections in Europe. You’ll find majestic locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, vintage motorbikes & cars.
I remember being here as a kid with my father and loving it and I wanted my kids to know all about the history of transport- it wasn’t always segways and microscooters. We had fun and maintained our distance from the others who were visiting. Disappointed that the air section was closed but understand why- it’s impossible to distance there. Great, fun day out and excellent value for money!
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.
4.5 based on 111 reviews
North Down Museum tells the story of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day through a series of rooms, each dedicated to a particular era of history. Key artifacts on display include the Bronze Age Ballycroghan Swords, the Bangor Bell from the hugely important Bangor Abbey settlement, and the Raven Maps, the only complete folio of Plantation era maps in Ireland. North Down Museum is situated at the rear of the Town Hall, Bangor Castle, on Castle Park Avenue. The Castle, built for the Hon. R.E. Ward in 1852, had a courtyard and stables and the Museum has developed around these. North Down Museum is a FREE attraction in the heart of Bangor. Here you can also rest and enjoy a meal or snack in Coffee Cure, the Museum café.
The museum is very engaging.As a military buff the screen showing the dead of WW1 including several sets of brothers was moving.The Viking long house and monks cell are great.The staff are all lovely.Friendly.Heplful.Charming.The cafe was superb.Again the service was great and good value.
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Somme Museum The Somme Museum opened in 1994, it examines Ireland's role in the First World War, with special reference to local cross-community involvement in the three volunteer Divisions raised in Ireland: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions, and the 36th (Ulster) Division. The Museum is fully registered and accredited and houses an extensive collection of material from the Great War period which is displayed on a rotational basis. The collection includes uniforms, medals, weapons and personal items which tell the stories of those who served, fought and experienced the First World War. Visitors to the Museum have an opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the First World War as they make their way from the Home Rule Crisis to the Recruiting Office and on to the trenches of the Western Front. Audio visual displays and experienced and knowledgeable guides bring the experience to life.
Great spot that accurately describes the conditions, the weather and the lives of so many who left their families and homes and did not return had to endure in the trenches and blood soaked killing fields of the front line during the Battle of the Somme and other local engagements. First time I noticed my great grandfathers name engraved on a wooden plinth dedicated to both himself and others from the Donegal Rd area of Belfast. My grandmother, bless her remembered him leaving and never coming home, killed on 1st July 1916. RIP
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.
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 !
4.5 based on 1,002 reviews
Explore thatched cottages, farms, schools and shops as you experience life from over 100 years ago. Chat to costumed visitor guides as they demonstrate traditional crafts and meet farm animals in the beautiful parkland of the Ulster Folk Museum.
There are 2 museums, the transportation and the folk. The Folk museum is incredible - a rebuilt Irish village with surrounding farmland, walking trails, farm animals, and old homes from the last 200+ years moved there to preserve their style and memory. Great for kids, or just to get out in the country. Nice restaurant in the village, and live "characters" in period dress describe the history and make it come alive. Everyone was great, parking was easy, and just 15 Min from downtown. This was our favorite stop in Northern Ireland!
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