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Look, Listen, Learn - Top Learning Experiences

For a world - no, a universe of knowledge, Northern Ireland is a wonderful resource.
We have loads of interactive museums, attractions and tours that are sure to entertain and educate the kids all in one go!

Here's a taster to get you started.

See the stars and meteorites at Armagh Planetarium.
Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an Egyptian Mummy and see modern masterpieces at Belfast's Ulster Museum.
See the the battle of Somme recreated at the Somme Heritage Centre.
Explore the tales of 18th and 19th century immigration at the Ulster American Folk Park, learn all about Seamus Heaney at the library in Bellaghy Bawn or learn about the rich heritage of the Sperrins at An Creagan.
Make your own currency with the coin making machine at Carrickfergus Museum or have a learning day at Flame GasWorks.
Learn about the Spanish Armada (and the local history of Derry~Londonderry) at the wonderful Tower Museum.
Take in a day of Titanic learning - with a Titanic Tour, trip to the TITANICa exhibition at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum or a trip to the Titanic's Dock and Pump-House.
Learn about the story of Ireland's patron saint at the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick and the Saint Patrick's Trian in Armagh. The nearby 18th century Gaol of Down houses Down County Museum, with fascinating exhibitions, lively events and hands-on activities.
60 million-year-old stone formations at the Giant's Causeway, myth upon myth, legend after legend and pagan stone circles to Christian Cathedrals, what more is there to discover?

National Trust properties and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency offer exciting learning opportunities throughout the year. Take advantage of the many living history events on offer. www.discovernorthernireland.com/events.

If all that learning's not enough visit: www.discovernorthernireland.com/history.

Just Some Ideas

	Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House, Belfast As the last place Titanic rested on dry land, the dock is Titanic’s physical ‘footprint’ in history. Learn about Belfast’s incredible maritime heritage and shipbuilding legacy and peer into the vast dock where Titanic was fitted out.
	The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick The Saint Patrick Centre is the starting point for any visitor who wishes to know more about Ireland’s patron saint. The exhibition Ego Patricius – The Story of St. Patrick, explores Patrick’s legacy, and recalls the saint’s story, in his own words.
	Armagh Planetarium, Armagh Use interactive displays to learn about the cosmos and watch the latest space news in real time.Travel to the International Space Station, and outwards to Mars in the 3D stereo room. During your visit why not design, build and launch your own rocket?
	Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh The Ulster American Folk Park brings to life the human drama behind three centuries of Irish emigration, telling the remarkable story of the vast human tide that crossed the Atlantic for the New World of North America.
	Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Come and see the exciting new exhibitions at Ballymoney Museum, recently opened following a £400,000 re-development supported by Heritage Lottery Fund.
	Harbour Museum, Londonderry/Derry This museum is housed in a former Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioner's offices built in 1882. It is designed as a traditional style museum dealing mainly with the city's maritime heritage.It also contains a range of miscellaneous artefacts.
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