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Temporary Exhibition
Ashes to Fashion
50 years on from the near-total loss of the museum's original costume and textile collection, experience a collection reborn.
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A place to inspire wonder, encourage creativity and to understand the importance of our shared humanity.
Explore the Ulster Museum and make sense of the past, the present and the future through collections of art, natural science and history.
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Museum Late: Ceol & Craic
Thursday 20th August
The adults-only event that gives you a chance to discover the Ulster Museum...Late and after hours!
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Exhibition
How do you create a community? The Inspiring Story of Belfast’s First Urban Gaeltacht
Until Sunday 9th August 2026
An exhibition exploring the inspiring story of Belfast’s First Urban Gaeltacht
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Troubles and Beyond
Ongoing
This digital exhibition delves into the profound history of Northern Ireland from 1969 to the present, a period largely shaped by the conflict known as ‘the Troubles.’
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Belfast Bands perform at Ulster Museum for the first time
22.06.2026
A partnership with the Belfast Bands Forum is highlighting National Museums NI’s commitment to inclusivity.
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'Flying Figures' fly again as Ulster Museum installs iconic sculptures on its façade
24.03.2026
Elisabeth Frink’s much-loved Flying Figures - also known as the Airborne Men - have been installed on the outside of the museum building, marking their first appearance since being gifted to the museum by Ulster Bank in 2023.
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