Museums to Visit in Belfast
The Harrison is in the ideal location to visit a wide array of museums. Here are out choices for our hotel guests visiting Belfast
Ulster Museum: Located nearby in the Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum is one of Belfast's premier museums. It showcases a wide range of exhibits covering natural history, art, and Irish history. Visitors can explore collections of ancient artifacts, fine art, and interactive exhibits. Look out for Slow Art Sundays, artist exhibitions, special interest talks and Mindful Wednesdays.
Titanic Belfast: This iconic museum is dedicated to the ill-fated RMS Titanic, which was built in Belfast. It offers an immersive experience, tracing the story of the Titanic from its construction to its tragic sinking. The museum is located in the Titanic Quarter, near the site where the ship was built. Ask us about booking tickets for entrance to the exhibitions at a price of £30 each.
Ulster Folk Museum: Situated in Cultra, a short drive from Belfast, the Ulster Folk Museum is an open-air museum that offers a glimpse into life in early 20th-century Ulster. Visitors can explore traditional buildings, including farmhouses, schools, and shops, and interact with costumed guides demonstrating traditional crafts and activities. Look out for special events around holiday periods
Crumlin Road Gaol: This historic Victorian-era prison offers guided tours. Visitors can explore the prison's underground tunnels, see the condemned man's cell, and learn about the jail's infamous inmates from Victorian times right through to the political prisoners kept here during the troubles.
Belfast Exposed Photography Gallery: This contemporary art gallery showcases photography from local and international artists. It hosts regular exhibitions, workshops, and events aimed at promoting photography as an art form and encouraging discussion about social issues. The gallery is in the city centre in the Cathedral quarter. Keep an eye out for upcoming events.
So what are you waiting for ? Book in to The Harrison, Belfast and enjoy a cultural experience that will inspire your mind and excite your senses. In fact the Harrison is like a mini museum in itself !
