All archaeology museums to visit in Northern Ireland

Uncover the secrets of the past at 11 archaeology museums in Northern Ireland. These museums feature artifacts and exhibits that reveal the history of ancient civilizations.

Are you curious about ancient civilizations and archaeological finds? Here are the archaeology museums you must see in Northern Ireland:

  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. Ulster Folk Museum2

    Ulster Folk Museum

     Holywood
    The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum is situated in Cultra, approximately 11 km to the east of Belfast in Northern Ireland. This unique destination is actually a combination of two distinct museums: an open-air and folk museum, and a transport museum. The former provides a fascinating insight into the lifestyle and traditions of Northern Ireland's population, while the latter explores the history of land, sea, and air transportation.
  3. Somme Museum3

    Somme Museum

     Newtownards
    The Somme Museum is an independent fully accredited museum established in 1994 between Newtownards and Bangor. The Museum features exhibits related to: social history, archives, weapons & war, costume, textiles and personalities. It is an institution for the study and interpretation of Ireland's c
  4. Down County Museum4

    Down County Museum

     Downpatrick
    Down County Museum is a museum in Downpatrick. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Maritime, Social History, Land Transport, Archives, Weapons and War, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Medicine, Costume and Textiles and Natural Sciences.
  5. Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum5

    Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum

     Lisburn
    Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum is a museum in Lisburn. The museum features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Archives, Personalities, Social History, Natural Sciences, Archaeology, Fine Art, Land Transport, Weapons and War, Science and Technology, Costume and Textiles, Coins and
  6. Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor Centre6

    Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor Centre

     Glengormley
    Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor Centre is a museum in Newtownabbey. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art, Archaeology, Weapons and War, Archives, Social History, Decorative and Applied Art and Literature.
  7. Newry and Mourne Museum7

    Newry and Mourne Museum

     Newry
    Newry and Mourne Museum is a museum in Newry. The museum features exhibits related to: costume and textiles, archaeology, maritime, archives and social history.
  8. Mid-Antrim Museum8

    Mid-Antrim Museum

     Ballymena
    Mid-Antrim Museum is a museum in Ballymena. The museum features exhibits related to: literature, fine art, music, trade and commerce, archives, land transport, archaeology, costume and textiles, agriculture, religion, coins and medals, law and order, photography, weapons and war, social history, dec
  9. Ballymoney Museum9

    Ballymoney Museum

     Ballymoney
    Ballymoney Museum is a museum in Ballymoney. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, natural sciences, archaeology, trade and commerce, photography, social history, costume and textiles, law and order, weapons and war and medicine. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: mo
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    North Down Museum

     Bangor
    North Down Museum exists to reflect, promote and protect North Down's historical, archaeological, artistic and cultural heritage. It's services will ideally cater for the widest possible cross-section of the local community, for visitors and for tourists. The North Down Museum features exhibits rela
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    Larne Museum and Arts Centre

     Larne
    Larne Museum and Arts Centre is a museum in Larne. The museum features exhibits related to: literature, industry, archaeology, land transport, weapons and war, archives, toys and hobbies, music, sport, agriculture, coins and medals, social history, maritime, photography and costume and textiles. Key