Visit the Ulster Museum

an elephant statue in a museum

Explore art, history and natural science beside Belfast Botanic Gardens. The Ulster Museum gives families several different routes through the same building, from ancient objects and local stories to wildlife and works of art. Its collections help place Northern Ireland within broader natural and human histories while preserving the detail of particular communities and events. Pairing focused galleries with the gardens outside keeps a substantial visit from becoming exhausting. General admission is free. Check current opening, exhibition and access details before travelling. Add this to your list and choose the story that gives the rest of Belfast more context.

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