Museums and Visitor Attractions

Could it be our long history? Could it be our rich cultural heritage? Could it be we're obsessive collectors? Whatever the reason, Northern Ireland has a multitude of special interest msueums to intrigue and inspire!

The range and diversity of themes is enormous - from maritime history and mythology to transport and trade; Irish language and Ulster linen to militaria and music; old schools and old mills to cutting-edge art and science.

Many have a community focus providing fascinating insights into a locality's character and history. Others have specialist appeal, such as the remarkable choice devoted to regimental history, agriculture, ancient crafts and old vehicles. Where else on earth would you find exhibits devoted to; vintage bicycles; antique lace; eel-fishing; canals; Victorian education; the Plantation of Ulster; retail drapery; ancient sewers; Gulliver's Travels: even potato crisps!?

When planning your visit, bear in mind our most popular museums take a while to explore! Build your break around museums within a single area. For example the Sperrins with their archaeological and environmental riches, the City of Derry, or Armagh City… an outdoor museum in itself!

Just Some Ideas

	Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland, Bushmills The world famous Giant's Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, formed from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, is the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland and is a must see for visitors.
	Apprentice Boys of Derry Association & Memorial Hall, Londonderry/Derry The Apprentice Boys of Derry Association is established for the purpose of commemorating the anniversaries of the shutting of the Gates and the Relief of Londonderry.
	Peatlands Park, Dungannon Peatlands Country Park, with peat that has been forming for about 10,000 years, was the first of its type in the British Isles and was specifically established to promote and facilitate peatland awareness and issues.
	Causeway Cheese Company, Ballymoney Damian and Susan McCloskey founded the Causeway Cheese Company in 2000 as a diversification from mainstream farming. We make our cheese by hand using traditional methods whilst adhering to today's strict hygiene regulations.
	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.
	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
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