All free museums and attractions to visit in Belfast

Belfast (Northern Ireland) has a lot to offer for you culturally, even if you're on a budget, including free museums, free activities and free attractions. 6 museums and attractions in Belfast can be visited without charge.

Are you looking for free things to do in Belfast? These are the best places to visit:

  1. Ulster Museum1

    Ulster Museum

     Belfast
    The Botanic Gardens, a public garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland, spans 28 acres of south Belfast. This garden is a popular spot for office workers, students, and tourists alike. Its location on Stranmillis Road in Queen's Quarter, with Queen's University nearby, makes it easily accessible for visitors.
  2. Metropolitan Arts Centre2

    Metropolitan Arts Centre

     Belfast
    The Metropolitan Arts Centre, commonly known as the MAC, is a significant arts venue located in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast. It is a hub for a variety of artistic expressions, hosting a range of exhibitions, theatre performances, and experimental works. The MAC is a vibrant cultural hub in the city, providing a shared space for the community and visitors alike to engage with the arts.
  3. Royal Ulster Rifles Museum3

    Royal Ulster Rifles Museum

     Belfast
    Belfast Exposed, established in 1983, is a photography gallery located in Belfast. It holds the distinction of being Northern Ireland's first dedicated photographic gallery. This gallery has been a significant space for contemporary photography, as described by Sean O'Hagan in The Guardian in 2018.
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    Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum

     Belfast
    The Northern Ireland War Memorial, also referred to as the NI War Memorial and War Memorial, is a significant site located in Talbot Street, Belfast. Opened in 2007, it replaced an earlier building known as Memorial House, which was situated in Waring Street and was bombed during the Blitz in 1941. The memorial serves as a testament to the men and women of Northern Ireland who lost their lives in the two World Wars.
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    Naughton Gallery

     Belfast
    The Naughton Gallery, located at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, serves as both an art gallery and museum. This cultural institution is a significant part of the university and offers a unique blend of art and history for visitors to explore.
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    Police Museum

     Belfast
    Police Museum is a museum in Belfast. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, weapons and war, costume and textiles, land transport, personalities and social history.