This museum is brilliant. We couldn’t believe it was free! The exhibits are varied and extensive. We were particularly impressed by the exhibit focusing on The Troubles. I would definitely recommend a visit if you’re looking for something interesting and free to do in Belfast

Excellent museum which fronts the botanic gardens. Good example of how a museum can be updated to make it more interesting to young audiences. Very good section devoted to the Troubles. Splendid basketry dragons hang over the central concourse. Also great to see examples of contemporary work. Nice big airy cafe.

This museum is a great way to spend an hour or two learning about the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The museum is free, but there is a suggested donation at the entrance. The museum starts with genetics, followed by the Ice Age and the various patterns of temperature change that impacted Ireland. Followed by the Ice Age, you will see exhibits that go into present day that include the troubles, Spanish armada, COVID, world wars, and a limited amount of pop culture. I had a great experience learning about history!

Free to visit and no booking is necessary. We visited in April 2023, hoping to see the Game of Thrones (last season update) tapestry, to find it currently on tour, so look forward to it's return in the future to re-visit the museum again. During our trip this time, we were pleased to find the Array Collective - The Druthaibs Ball, which won the 2021 Turner Prize. Worth visiting and viewing the installation and we enjoyed our free Northern and Southern Tayto crisps that the museum team left on the tables for people to eat. A nice touch!

This is a really good museum, well laid out with plenty to look at. We spent over 2 hours looking around and didn’t have time to see it all. The Troubles exhibition was very good and informative. We also liked the fashion photography exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery. The museum was busy with plenty of activities for children. This is definitely worth visiting to when also spending time in the Botanic Gardens. The cafe was good and had a nice range of snacks for lunch.

We visited this Museum on recommendation by a friend and we were blown away by all that you can see, I've seen a lot of attractions in Belfast most I had to pay a fortune for but this was for free and it was my favourite of them all. Walking in the entrance we were greeted with a smile and a warm welcome it was great. There's so much to see it will take you an hour or more and is worth your time. I highly recommend it.

Brilliant under rated museum. Free in. Great variation in exhibits. Kept a 6 and 12 year old engaged. You need about 4 hours to do the whole place. A gem of a modern and interesting museum.

Great free day out. My partner and I came here before heading for the airport. Good way to kill a few hours. Lots to learn and see. Plenty of things to touch as well. Good for kids with sensory needs. Would recommend for all ages above 4.

We used the bus tour to get us out to the museum, handy as it's quite a way out from the city centre. The museum is amazing, so much to see. As we came in a member of staff suggested we started at the top and worked our way down and this was great. We spiralled down the museum and took in as much as we could, but there's so much, it was information overload in the end. Well worth the visit and as it was free, the price point was a welcome relief from the rest of our visit! Use the lockers to dump your stuff if, like us you have rucksacks etc. They're only £1 (non-refundable, but it's a charity). Quite small, but we got our two in-flight rucksacks in easily. Your back will thank you.

Due to heavy rain, we asked our private tour guide for a dryer alternative but walking through the TITANIC Quarter. She selected the Ulster Museum and could show us a wide variation that influenced life in Northern Ireland. A place you could learn a lot. We stayed here for a coffee at the end of the tour.