Ballymoney Museum

What You'll Find

Ballymoney Museum is a handy little free museum in Ballymoney town centre, particularly if you're looking for something indoors with the kids.

You'll find it inside Ballymoney Town Hall, where the exhibitions tell the story of the town and the people who lived there, with old photographs, objects and displays showing how life has changed over the years.

One of the most interesting parts is Ballymoney's motorcycle racing history. The town is famous for the Dunlop racing family, including Joey and Robert Dunlop, and the museum explores their achievements and the area's connection to road racing. If you've got children who love motorbikes, this is definitely something to look out for!

There are also displays covering local history and heritage, giving older children a chance to see what everyday life was like in years gone by. Temporary exhibitions change throughout the year, so there may be something different to see depending on when you visit.

It's a fairly small museum, rather than somewhere with lots of children's play activities, but that's what makes it a handy stop when you're already in Ballymoney. You can have a look around without needing to set aside a whole afternoon.

And because it's right in the town centre, it's easy to combine with a wander around the shops or a stop for lunch afterwards.

Wee Ones Will Love...

• ✓Discovering Ballymoney's famous motorcycle racing history
• ✓Looking at old photographs and objects from years gone by
• ✓Finding out about the people who helped shape the town
• ✓Exploring the changing exhibitions

Before You Visit

The museum is inside Ballymoney Town Hall, so check its opening arrangements before setting off, particularly around public holidays.

It's a traditional museum rather than an interactive play attraction, so younger children may enjoy a shorter visit.

Temporary exhibitions change throughout the year, so it's worth checking what's currently on.

⭐ Wee Adventurers Top Tips

• ⭐If your kids love motorbikes, look out for the displays about Ballymoney's road racing heritage and the Dunlop family.
• ⭐Give younger children a little challenge to find the oldest or most unusual object on display.
• ⭐This is a good one to combine with lunch or another stop in Ballymoney rather than planning a whole day around the museum.
• ⭐Check for special exhibitions or family activities during school holidays.