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The Ulster Museum from Botanic
Stevie M.

The Ulster Museum really is a shining star of Belfast - I don't think we realise just how lucky we are to have a top class FREE visitor attraction on our doorstop which is also surrounded by some much Botanic beauty. Like most other Northern Ireland residents I visited the Ulster Museum whilst at school - usually we visited on a field trip and myself like most other people (who are willing to admit) viewed a visit to the museum as a chance to get out of the classroom rather than a chance to learn about history and culture. My feelings on the Ulster Museum have changed remarkably as you probably gathered by my opening paragraph. The Museum itself is split by themed floors and exhibitions and when I visited I was most interested on The Troubles exhibition - I viewed this as a great chance to see some artifacts and read about The History of our wee country. The exhibition was great - a real time line of events that puts our history in to context. The museum also has interactive elements in other exhibitions making it interesting for all ages. I also noticed on the top floor that there was an art workshop for children. Facilities have improved dramatically in recent years. The brilliant white décor creates an air of superiority within the museum and really focuses attention back on the exhibitions. There is an excellent café within the museum and this provides the perfect chance for you to grab a pew and rest your body and brain after stocking up on knowledge. They serve food, snacks and coffee all at a reasonable price. I would recommend sitting by the window and looking out over the picturesque Botanic Gardens.

Late Lab!!!
Pete M.

As part of NI science week, the Ulster Museum opened its doors last Friday night for an event the called Late Lab. In case any of the staff involved in putting the event on are reading this, may I just say what a fantastic night! From live experiments to 'hands on' science the whole night was a great way to promote research that NI has become famous for, whilst peppering it with banter. A nice touch was the Periodic punch, a concoction that when prepared changed colour from green to pink. The periodic punch may have been a bit steep at £10 per jug, but in fairness there was no admission price and they were quite potent so I think we got our money's worth. I'll certainly be back to the museum as my kids love it there, but I hope they do another Late Lab as it's a great way to have an interesting, educational and craic filled evening.

Abstract Figurative show
Tara M.

Great place for al ages. Always new shows etc to see. Events in here could be advertised better. Great events but never hear about them. Extensive gift shop. Cafe is nice. Has lots of seating. Love the grounds it's set in with the botanical gardens.

Vivek T.

Last night my Plus one and I attended an amazing New Year Banquet at The Ulster Museum. It was in recognition of the hard work by all involved in the NI Year of Food and Drink. The evening kicked off in the ground floor of the museum with a drinks and canapé reception before a speech or two. We then made our way to the "heavens" to truly have our taste sensations challenged and satiated. The main course was the beef shin which was the NI alternative Signature dish which was recently introduced at St Georges Market. As we do not eat beef we had the same dish but with a nut cutlet and it was amazing!! The starters, tastes, presentations and quantities were absolutely perfect and really was an amazing reflection on what we can do in NI. Thanks to Stephen from The Yellow Door and his gang for a fantastic banquet. The venue was totally awesome and the "craic" was fabulous. Great meeting up with old mates and new. Pity about the lighting-too purple!!!!! Can't wait for the awards ceremony!!

T-Rex. This was so impressive!
Sarah T.

I'm so glad I took the time to visit the Ulster Museum. As a history graduate, I'm usually found in a museum of some sorts and this one is definitely in my top 5! The museum itself is situated in the beautiful Botanic Gardens and is extremely modern. You can tell that a lot of care and thought has gone into making this museum accessible for everyone. Right from off the offset,where there are stairs there is also a ramp. There are four floors in the museum and ramps situated everywhere there were stairs. This really impressed me. The welcome area is large,spacious and there is a cloakroom if you would like to leave your coat etc which I thought was a really nice touch. There are different 'zones': the welcome zone, the art zone, the nature zone and the history zone. Everything is well laid out and easy to get around. This really is a beautiful museum that is very well looked after. Whether you want to learn about fossils, meet some dinosaurs, learn about diamonds and minerals, Ancient Egypt or the history of Ireland itself,there is something for everyone. There's plenty of 'touch and feel'/ puzzle games for children and video/audio clips which aid the displays surrounding them. You need a good few hours to get around this museum but it is well worth it. There is a cafe which serve your usual hot & cold beverages as well as some delicious looking cakes and sandwiches. Plenty to choose from! The gift shop is lovely selling postcards,greeting cards,stationery,jewellery,scarves and toys for the children. They also had a gorgeous range of Christmas decorations. I bought myself a card I'm going to get framed and put on my wall. The staff I met were all lovely and really helpful - they know their stuff! I love meeting people who are as passionate about history as I am! And the museum is FREE!! I made a donation and I can't imagine anyone not.... it's a beautiful museum situated amongst the most beautiful surroundings. It honestly was my perfect day!

Paula G.

The Ulster Museum was closed for two years for a refurbishment which cost millions, so there was major pressure when it re-opened to deliver the goods. The happy news is that the Ulster Museum is now a world class museum which I would be proud to show to a visitor to Belfast. If you haven't been yet, you really must, and there's no excuse not to as you don't even have to pay to get it. Of course they will gratefully take donations towards running costs. To call the Ulster Museum world class is no overstatement. Everything is state of the art and we had a super afternoon there with a six and nine year old who are infamous for their inability to be impressed by anything. There is something for everyone, whether you like to quietly read about exhibitions or get interactive and handle artefacts. The collections covers everything you could think of and then some. Anyone who frequented the old museum will be glad to hear that Takabuti is back in pride of place in the Ancient Egyptian , bless her shrivelled little socks. She's a mummy, by the way. Not mine, but a mummified Ancient Egyptian person. Over the 4 floors you'll also find a huge collection of stuffed animals and preserved insects. Some of those beetles gave me the major creeps much to the delight of the 6 year old. Then there's the art collections, fossils, world cultures and a large section given over to local Irish history which the husband loved. You could easily spend a full morning or afternoon in the Ulster Museum if you throw in a visit to the café on the ground floor which has great food but a very long slow queue. Kids will love the maps and stickers to stick on as you see each exhibit. There is a gift shop near the entrance for the inevitable souvenir fossils which will be lost down the back of the sofa by bedtime. I heart the Ulster Museum!

Spot the museum...
Lynne M.

I'm not gonna lie...I'm a big nerd. Probably not as nerdy as I could be, but still, nerdy enough. As you can imagine, a trip to the newly refurbished Ulster Museum filled me with that warm fuzzy feeling you get on Christmas morning, and I just knew the moment I stepped inside those shiny new doors that I was going to have a ball. The Ulster Museum is situated in Botanic Gardens, just beside Queen's University, and is a fitting location for such an attraction. On this typically dull Northern Irish morning, I and my two siblings set out for south Belfast, filled with anticipation. Prior to this trip, it had been twelve years since I last visited the Ulster Museum, so a second visit was long overdue. As I mentioned, the museum has recently undergone a tremendous redevelopment, which was reopened to the public only last year. Having spent approximately twenty minutes in an attempt to find a parking space (perhaps the only downside to the museum's location), the three of us eventually arrived at the Botanic Gardens. I would seriously consider getting the 8A / B metro bus from Belfast city centre to Queen's University, which will cost you £1.40, and is only a 2 minute walk from Botanic Park. If you're feeling particularly sprightly, the museum is approximately a 15 minute walk from the city centre, so that's an option too. Anyway, having found the museum as this point, you will realise that the new building isn't exactly spectacular, but it is certainly conspicuous. Entry is free (oh I do love a bargain), but much like the London museums, there is the opportunity to donate a small fee for the up-keep of the building. The museum is a kind of three-in-one, incorporating art, nature and history over five levels. Since none of us three can tell our Picasso's from our Picabia's, we thought it best to avoid the art section of the museum, which is on the very top floor. Instead, we chose to begin on the fourth floor, which was contained a number of nature exhibits ranging from stuffed animals and taxidermy, to an explanation of evolution, to the explanation of sea life and the various marine habitats. The exhibits were easy to understand and well laid-out, with a flow maintained throughout the various displays. What particularly struck me was the emphasis placed specifically upon Ireland, such as references to Irish mammals and fish, and this continued into the history section of the museum (or vice versa if you're not doing things back to front!). The history exhibition was fantastic, covering everything from Ancient Egypt (with the infamous mummy dating back to 500-600 B.C.), to the Spanish Armada. Irish history stretched from the Monolithic age to the present, with the most notable exhibition focusing on the Troubles. Having been fortunate enough to not have lived through much of this era of Northern Irish history, this hauntingly poignant exhibition really aided my understanding of the events of the last forty years. Unmissable. Although the three areas are the main attraction, the centre of the museum contains a plethora of models and exhibits which constitute the 'Window on our World' section, which was really spectacular. There are also a couple of specifically interactive rooms, such as 'Discover History' which kids will really enjoy. The best bit of any museum is obviously the shop (or is that just me?), and this one does not fail to delight, containing a wealth of gifts for every age and interest. Having worked up an enormous appetite, the three of us checked out the museum restaurant - very reasonable prices for exceptionally good food, much of which is locally sourced. The chicken goujons are quite possibly the best I have ever eaten! If a full meal seems a bit much, the cafe offers drinks and snacks. Amazing. Seriously amazing. We skedaddled through the museum at a rather alarming pace, but do leave 2 to 3 hours if you want to absorb every minute detail. You won't regret it.

A winter's day at the museum
Jules S.

Keeping kids (and sometimes adults) occupied on a wet day is hard, and the Ulster Museum is perfect for this. There are dinosaurs and stuffed animals, a mummy which even has her own twitter account and some great art spaces on the upper floors including areas where kids can go crazy with their creativity, and you can too if you can get a space. I've never been a fan of taxidermy so dandering around stuffed everyday birds and animals isn't really my bag, and a lot of the permanent exhibitions are a little tired but the architecture of the place is enough to keep me perky. Also a lot of the temporary art exhibitions upstairs ranging from the Queen (which was surprisingly brilliant), street art (keeping in with the younger audiences) and the annual RAI exhibition have been marvellous, and it is this effort that keeps me coming back over and over, even as a local as the Ulster Museum is like a box of chocolates- you don't know what you are going to get.

Vivek T.

The foyer of the Ulster Museum was transformed into a wonderful dining area for 100 hungry people last night. The event was an evening of fine food and perfectly paired wines hosted by Neil McGuigan and John Torode, courtesy of United Wines. There was also a live chef station at the front where John cooked and Neil talked wines. There was a Frizzante reception outside and we were blessed with great weather!! The Harpist played some soothing music to add to the ambience. The Frizzante was a crisp, fruity, bubbly aperitif and set the evening up well. To start with we were served up a grilled duck salad with minted peas, bacon, bread, pecorino, water cress, parsley and dressed with a sherry and vinegar. The wine paired with this was the Founders Chardonnay which complimented the salad very well. The duck was medium cooked and worked well with the wine. The second course was seared squid and rocket with a tangy mayo. The squid was perfect and the wine pairing was the Pinot Noir Rose. This was fruity and refreshing and worked great with the squid. Course three was pan and paper roasted fish with champ, capers, parsley and black butter. Yes you read it correctly.....the fish was roasted on a piece of grease proof paper in a hot frying pan. This protects the fish to an extent. Tasted amazing and the wine of Founders Cabernet Sauvignon was amazing with the fish. Course four was grilled lamb cutlets with gremolata, radish, mint and ricotta. The wine was Shiraz and for me this was my favourite wine. The lamb was delicious and the radish was fantastic. John prepared each dish and explained how he constructed the dishes. Neil explained his choice of wines and informed us of the regions and grapes used. They are certainly a good wine pair!!! To finish the evening there was some lovely cheese. The boys mingled well and took time to come and talk to us all. What a superb night !!

Viking artifacts
Gillian C.

There's not much in life that is free these days but entry to Ulster Museum is!!!(although there are lots of collection points for donations dotted around the museum) It's a few years since I had visited and was pleased to see that lots of exhibits I remember from my childhood are still there. Not everything is hidden behind glass either with many exhibits encouraging visitors to touch them, a large number of interactive exhibits (unfortunately about half weren't working) and areas that really encourage kids to get involved. On the way in my kids picked up interactive maps that popped open (pain to close) and had stickers to pop in when they found certain exhibits. There were 2 towards the end that they couldn't find but I suspect hunger was taking over at that point. I would like to go back without kids some day to spend some time checking out the exhibits that they found boring & next time I take them we will head straight to the kid friendly areas.

Kerry D.

A spontaneous visit, haven't been here in a few years so I couldn't really remember what to expect especially with my 2 year old in tow. But it was a great morning for something different. All exhibitions were interesting my son loved all the dinosaurs and wicker dragons and the natural stone collection was beautifully displayed. Both children's activity rooms appealed to all ages which is great to see! We finished off in the cafe I found it a little pricey as two coffees an orange juice and a biscuit was just shy off £8.50 ( thank God I brought a packed lunch for my son lol) admission is free so I guess they have to make a little profit somehow, overall a good day out, something for everyone.

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Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens

(42 reviews)

Queen Quarter

We walked through the Botanical Gardens which are located adjacent to the university. As like…read moreeverything else in Ireland, the whole grounds were bright green and full of different plant species and lots and lots of flowers. I particularly liked their greenhouse. The beautiful white medal perfectly balanced the contrast between nature and industrial features while complementing the space and giving these particular plants a specific place to grow, such as succulents. The rose gardens reminded me of something from Alice in Wind with how the grass paths were weaved between the rose bushes and some of the flowers looked fake because they were so healthy and vibrant.  There are two newer greenhouses that were built specifically for tropical plants. Inside of each of these greenhouses, the temperature and humidity was set to stay at the perfect settings for these tropical plants to thrive. They were multiple stories so that the trees could grow tall and the vines could grow long and even go all the way up to the rafters. A great place to see and spend time on a sunny or partly cloudy day!!

Beautiful grounds near Queen's College in Belfast. So peaceful and sprawling. The grounds…read moremeticulously kept. The grounds included some magnificently lush green lawn for taking in the nice weather being experienced during our stay. The Ferris Wheel was well worth the nominal expense. The rose garden was beautifully laid out.

Crumlin Road Jail - A guide brings visitors around...

Crumlin Road Jail

(12 reviews)

Went to the Crumlin road jail as it's the top ranked attraction on trip advisor. It was…read moreinteresting that the site is owned by the Govt but run by a private company. It cost £6.50 (had a £2 discount coupon). The last tour of the day is at 4:30pm but it's also cool that the main building is open till late because of the restaurant located inside. Hearing about what went on was truly horrific but overall this was an okay experience for me. I think I was expecting more info about the troubles and the political prisoners but that wasn't really our tour guide's focus. He also started the tour by asking for volunteers but nothing was done involving a volunteer! It's an hour's tour and the visit to the tunnel plus the hangman info was the most interesting bits of the tour for me. Another tip - Don't miss checking out the beautiful but now derelict courthouse opposite the street. The govt sold it for £1 but it's going to take a fair bit of bob to put it back to rights! So overall it was interesting tour but maybe Note: #222 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

I had been meaning to come here for absolutely years, and just never got around to it…read more I am a huge fan of anything of historical interest, however my first visit, surprisingly, was for the Ghost tour this Halloween! I booked the tickets online and came along this October hoping for a spooky experience. We were greeted at the gates by security who explained how to get around into the car park, and got parked up with no issues. We waited in the coffee shop 'The Crum' - and had a wine and beer each prior to the tour. When the tour started, we were initially taken into a holding area, and then began by being taken into the tunnel linking the jail to the courthouse, where allegedly, paranormal activity has taken place! Unfortunately (or thankfully, maybe) we experienced no such activity on our trip. We were then taken into a side room where an employee was said to have met a grisly end, and we were instructed to record audio on our phones. Next, we were taken to one of the wings where we could see the cells (and inside the cells) and last but not least, we were shown to the condemned man's cell, and behind the book case to the gallows, before being taken down into the basement. We didn't experience any ghostly going's on in our trip, but I would definitely come back again, this time during the day, so I can get a proper look at the inside of the jail, since the tour I did was in the dark or low light. Recommended!

W5 - Costa coffee stop beside climb it for weary parents!

W5

(24 reviews)

The Titanic Quarter

W5 is officially described as 'an interactive discovery centre' which doesn't sound half as much…read morefun as it really is. It is an educational place, but boy is it fun! The first time we went, my kids were absolutely blown away - there is nothing else in Belfast in this league. There are 4 separate areas - START, GO, SEE and DO and each has loads of fun stuff for kids and the adults with them to do. START is best for younger children - although my 9 year old still secretly loves it. You can't imagine some of the exhibits and best of all, you are allowed to touch and get involved with everything. First thing you'll see is the fully functioning mini branch of Tesco - shelves, fruit, veg, packets and a chilled counter with fake lobsters and mussels and even a till which beeps as you put each item through. Genius. Then there's the real Mini car which you can tinker around with, a mini building site with crane and foam bricks and roof tiles, a huge water play area (they even provide waterproof aprons), and how great is this - a recording studio where you can watch yourself on screen as you play a wooden guitar. I mean the children can watch themselves, obviously I haven't done that. GO is all about space so will appeal to junior astronauts. You can sit on pulley chairs which you have to use your own body strength to lift, join in a massive tug of war, experiment with magnets, and build and race K'Nex cars. SEE - I love this bit. You can create cartoons and add sound effects. I think I missed my vocation in life. Even better, you can make music with lights and your movements. This section is quite 'laboratory' like and will appeal to even too cool for skool pre and early teens. Finally there is DO, where you can get stuck in building robots and learning all about our weather systems. Like anything you make in W5, you have to respect the rules and leave your model behind for someone else to dismantle and use the materials. There is a café but it sells a limited selection of scones and sandwiches. But the good news is that there are picnic areas so you can bring your own food, saving money and ensuring that your kids will have something they like. There's also a shop which sells reasonably priced gadgets and toys. A stroke of genius is that there are lockers on the ground floor so don't have to carry bags and coats etc which I think is fab, especially in winter when you'll have hats, scarves etc too. A ticket for 2 adults and 2 children will cost £22. That might seem off putting at first glance but bear in mind that your ticket is valid for the full day and you can leave for something to eat in one of the nearby restaurants and go back in. You could easily spend 3 -4 hours at W5, especially on your first visit. I cannot recommend W5 highly enough for a family day out , just one word of caution, wet days in the summer holidays can be crazy busy in W5, so go first thing or later on in the day.

Great place haven't been in years and didn't really fancy it as I thought my son would be to young…read morebut brought him anyway and it was amazing he's 2 and loved every second of it lots of stuff to do and was kept very entertained

Belfast International Arts Festival - Film: Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet @ The Strand, Oct 2016 (image from Festival website)

Belfast International Arts Festival

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Belfast Festival at Queen's was established in 1962 and ran successfully for over half a century,…read moreuntil 2015, when Queen's University Belfast (QUB) announced they could/would no longer fund it. Thus QUB effectively pulled the plug, handed festival staff redundancies and turfed them out into the cold. Undeterred, this dedicated festival team carried on, securing funding from Ulster Bank, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and many others sponsors. They found new offices, a fresh international focus and morphed the Belfast Festival at Queen's into the phenomenon that is now known as Belfast International Arts Festival. Hence a truly great thing was born. Belfast International Arts Festival aims to give all people affordable access to dance, music, film, art, theatre and literature of a contemporary nature and international stature. It's a fantastic three-week-long programme occurring annually in October which offers something for everyone. I never really got into this festival until last year (2015) when I attended the breathtaking AniMotion Show, an outdoor event of music, sound and visual art which totally blew my mind. Being a fan of visual art I also adored Belfast Open Studios where 20 artists studios allowed full access to the general public. Additionally the Annual RUA Art Exhibition is a show I visited numerous times and an absolute treat for the eyeballs. This year I secured my festival brochure as soon as it was available and have circled a long list of events to attend. I love that there are plentiful free and economically priced events. Plus there are many Irish/UK premieres and internationally renowned Artists to enjoy. Belfast International Arts Festival is cutting-edge, brilliant and the granddaddy of them all in Northern Ireland. If you attend only one festival this year, make it this one - it's far too good to miss!

Given that I just picked up the programme for this about an hour ago, it seemed only fitting that I…read moreshould share my thoughts with the Yelping world. The Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's (to give it it's full, but never used title) is on every year for two weeks in October, and 90% of the time it's made of win. It's the big daddy of the countless festivals in this city, and it's easy to see why. It gives equal billing to music as it does to film, drama, dance and visual arts, and every year they attract a few heavy hitters to pull in the crowds. This year, for example, I'm particularly excited about an evening with Michael Palin and the Dublin Gospel Choir. Possibly the only downside to the Fesitval is that to go to everything that I wanted to would probably involve me selling a kidney! Most of the events are around the £10/£15 mark, but some run as high as £20 or £25. I'm not complaining, I mean, that's just what it costs to have the Festival work, it's just frustrating when you can't afford to see everything!

Home Front Exhibition - Front of the building

Home Front Exhibition

(5 reviews)

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The Cathedral Quarter

Located on Talbot Street, the NI War Memorial building is situated in the heart of Belfast's…read moreCathedral Quarter, and has only been in this current building for three years. I'd read about the Exhibition in one of those tourist magazines, and instantly knew I had to go and see it. I dragged my sister along (well, she is studying History A Level), and due to us both being unfamiliar with this area of Belfast, we found the brown signs most helpful. The building itself looks just like an office, and houses other societies and businesses, with the Home Front Exhibition just covering the bottom floor. You have to hit a buzzer, and the ever-so-helpful assistant will open the door and guide you in the right direction. The exhibition itself isn't very big, but they do say that all good things come in small packages, to which I am truly testament (only joking!). I do believe this to be true in this case though, for had the exhibition been any bigger, it really wouldn't have had the same effect. Everything was there in an appropriate measure, and it worked just fine. There's an interactive guide which informs you of the different exhibits in the room, and provides you with helpful pointers on each. As soon as we had listened to this, the ever-so-helpful guide / assistant came over and told us a few stories, answered our questions, referred us to different exhibits and even produced a baby's gas-mask from a trunk-full of genuine war artifacts. The emphasis is on the war in NI, which includes the Belfast Blitz, the influence of the Americans in WWII and GI Brides, the impact the Second World War had on the women, lists of those who lost their lives in both WWI and WWII, the part on which Belfast played in the likes of ship-building in WWII, and more. There is a hugely impressive stained-glass window, built in memory of those who lost their lives, as well as a marble wall depicting further commemoration. All the exhibits are very well put together, informative and thought-provoking. Gripping stuff. The Home Front Exhibition in the NI War Memorial building is definitely one to see. And it's free!

It is a pity that the Home Front Exhibition is not open at the weekends as I am sure this means…read morethat a lot of people who would be interested are missing out. Though small, taking up only one room, the exhibition is large enough to draw together aspects of the how the Second World War affected Northern Ireland in an interesting and digestible way. The displays, which contain pictures, memorabilia and models clothed from the period, focus on the US forces in Northern Ireland, the Blitz in Belfast, the role of women and how people coped with the privations of rationing and put into practice the idea of 'make do and mend'. The leaflets that are available to take home are well produced and illustrated. The exhibition is a worthy, sensitively designed reminder of such a difficult, frightening time in the not so distant past.

Eakin Gallery - The Eakin Gallery, paintings by Terry Bradley

Eakin Gallery

(4 reviews)

£££

Queen Quarter

I am in no way an art buff. I'm not an art anything in fact. But I do like to have a look around…read morethese places, even just to seem a little cultured to the store assistant who can obviously seen through my nods of appreciation. From the outside it looks a little more commercial to other galleries in the area. It always has advertisements in its windows, stating silly pointless things that you should already expect to find in a gallery (not signs saying 'pretty paintings!' but close enough). The price range clearly shows that the stuff here really is for someone who wants to make a serious commitment. Paying 4/5 hundred pounds for a painting the size of my palm is the biggest commitment anyone can make in my opinion!

Eakin's my favourite art gallery on the Lisburn Road. A lovely little family run gallery spanning…read moretwo floors of a red brick townhouse. Specialists in contemporary Irish art they also have some pieces from the past as well. You'll find a range of Artists' work here including George Callaghan, Brian Ballard, Neil Shawcross, Dean McDowell, Louis le Brocquy, J B Vallely and Terry Bradley amongst others. I always call in for a look when I pass Eakin. Yesterday I visited to view the beautiful, stylised, atmospheric paintings of George Callaghan. His harvest sunset paintings are mesmerising and I adore his 'Purple Haze' landscapes. A beautiful exhibition for this time of year as we near the end of October. Prices vary, ranging from smaller works for a few hundred pounds to larger paintings for a few thousand. If I win the lotto I may one day be able to buy instead of just browse! The owner Brian Eakin is very welcoming and their website's kept fully updated with all current paintings listed. However nothing beats a stroll through Eakin Gallery to see the paintings in the flesh.

Ulster Museum - museums - Updated May 2026

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