The Latest Breaking News from National Museums NI

Young people take part in project to record Troubles experiences

A new oral history toolkit has been designed to help young people explore and record memories of the conflict.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Historic fashion collection brought back to life 50 years after devastating fire

The Ulster Museum’s entire costume and textile collection was destroyed following a firebomb attack at Malone House in 1976.

Evening Standard · Feb 8

Glass from Guildhall and Bloody Sunday belt go on display to mark new initiative

The Conflict and Legacy Interpretive Network aims to bring together perspectives on Northern Ireland’s conflict and the legacy of the Troubles.

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

Tomb older than pyramids secures new home at Ulster Folk Museum

Court tomb, first found in Co Armagh, was excavated to save it from quarrying work in 1966

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Tomb older than the pyramids secures new home at Ulster Folk Museum

The Neolithic court tomb, first found in Co Armagh, was excavated to save it from quarrying work in 1966.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Iconic city sculpture removed from Belfast junction after 60 years

The aluminium sculptures of the two men have been removed for preservation

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Museum to host Renoir painting in Northern Ireland for first time

"I’m delighted we’ve been able to support this acquisition, which is the first Impressionist painting to enter a public collection in NI"

Belfast Live · Jun 11, 2023

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Artist Colin Davidson’s Silent Testimony will be displayed at Parliament Buildings throughout April.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

George Cross to recognise Covid efforts goes on display in Belfast

The George Cross medal awarded to the NHS for services during the pandemic is now on display in the Ulster Museum, Belfast.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Ulster Museum steps in to save masterpiece painting of The Nativity worth £250,000

The piece, depicting the Nativity scene at night, is one of only a few by the artist to survive outside Italy and the only one in the UK.

Belfast Live · Dec 24, 2022