Ulster Museum
At a Glance
BelfastBelfast, Belfast
Indoor
Free
Preschool 3–5, Primary 5–11, Tweens 11–13, Teens 13–17, Toddlers 1–3
Museums & Heritage
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Nearby
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Activities
Museum · Heritage
Free family museum packed with fascinating collections covering dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt, archaeology, natural history, art, science and Northern Ireland’s past. Kids can come face-to-face with dinosaur skeletons, discover the famous Takabuti Egyptian mummy, explore animals and wildlife from around the world and wander through changing exhibitions and hands-on family displays. Set beside the Botanic Gardens, it’s a brilliant free indoor day out that can easily be combined with the Tropical Ravine and gardens.
Wee Ones Will Love...
- ✓Looking for dinosaurs and fossils
- ✓Exploring the nature displays
- ✓Discovering unusual objects
- ✓Choosing their favourite gallery
- ✓Popping into Botanic Gardens afterwards
Before You Visit
Entry is free. Check current opening times, temporary exhibitions and family activities before travelling. The museum is large, so with younger children it can work better to choose a few favourite areas rather than trying to see everything.
Top Tips
- ⭐Let the kids choose which galleries to explore
- ⭐Check for family activities before your visit
- ⭐Combine it with Botanic Gardens for a bigger free day