Surrounded by nature’s glory in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum, founded in 1821, is the largest museum in Northern Ireland. Exploring the past, present and future, the museum has many incredible collections of art, championing diverse voices and new perspectives to promote societal change. The applied art section, featuring beautiful objects designed for functional use such as teapots and drinking glasses, sculptural artworks, paintings, and fine art from the 18th century and the contemporary period, makes the Ulster Museum a fantastic spot to explore a wide range of art forms. With free entry, no booking necessary, and the onsite Wynne & Pym Café, the Ulster Museum is a great spot for art lovers across Northern Ireland. For more information, go to ulstermuseum.orgSurrounded by nature’s glory in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum, founded in 1821, is the largest museum in Northern Ireland. Exploring the past, present and future, the museum has many incredible collections of art, championing diverse voices and new perspectives to promote societal change. The applied art section, featuring beautiful objects designed for functional use such as teapots and drinking glasses, sculptural artworks, paintings, and fine art from the 18th century and the contemporary period, makes the Ulster Museum a fantastic spot to explore a wide range of art forms. With free entry, no booking necessary, and the onsite Wynne & Pym Café, the Ulster Museum is a great spot for art lovers across Northern Ireland. For more information, go to ulstermuseum.org
Surrounded by nature’s glory in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum, founded in 1821, is the largest museum in Northern Ireland. Exploring the past, present and future, the museum has many incredible collections of art, championing diverse voices and new perspectives to promote societal change. The applied art section, featuring beautiful objects designed for functional use such as teapots and drinking glasses, sculptural artworks, paintings, and fine art from the 18th century and the contemporary period, makes the Ulster Museum a fantastic spot to explore a wide range of art forms. With free entry, no booking necessary, and the onsite Wynne & Pym Café, the Ulster Museum is a great spot for art lovers across Northern Ireland. For more information, go to ulstermuseum.org

11 things for art lovers to do across Northern Ireland

By Rachel Stephens
Published 19th Feb 2024, 13:14 BST
With its contemporary galleries and interesting exhibitions, Northern Ireland’s art scene is expanding, and it's begging to be explored.

A diverse range of art exists across the country, enabling you to discover traditional and contemporary pieces that will leave you speechless.

Whether you're an art connoisseur or looking for a day out, Northern Ireland's galleries, installations, and cultural hubs promise to entertain you.

Here are 11 great things for art lovers to do across Northern Ireland:

Here are 11 great things for art lovers to do across Northern Ireland:

R Space is a visual arts and crafts space, presenting and commissioning a programme of exhibitions and arts activities based in Lisburn. Registered with the NI Charity Commission, they run free exhibitions, classes and workshops throughout the year, aiming to increase access, understanding and enjoyment of contemporary visual arts, crafts, and design. R Space is a lively gallery that aims to invite visitors to think and talk about the arts, providing an inclusive space to meet, network and participate in exhibitions and workshops. For more information, go to rspacelisburn.com

5. R-Space Gallery 32 Castle Street, Lisburn

R Space is a visual arts and crafts space, presenting and commissioning a programme of exhibitions and arts activities based in Lisburn. Registered with the NI Charity Commission, they run free exhibitions, classes and workshops throughout the year, aiming to increase access, understanding and enjoyment of contemporary visual arts, crafts, and design. R Space is a lively gallery that aims to invite visitors to think and talk about the arts, providing an inclusive space to meet, network and participate in exhibitions and workshops. For more information, go to rspacelisburn.com Photo: discover ni

A living museum, Banana Block is set in a historic linen mill and is an artisan project delivered in partnership with National Museums NI. Host to an array of events and an ever-changing schedule, discover Banana Block’s workshops in the artistic worlds of mushroom growing, cheese making, record collecting, indoor growing and artisan baking. Visit Banana Block to discover a community of artisan producers, creative entrepreneurs, artists, and innovative businesses who call Portview their home. For more information, go to bananablock.org

6. Banana Block PortView Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

A living museum, Banana Block is set in a historic linen mill and is an artisan project delivered in partnership with National Museums NI. Host to an array of events and an ever-changing schedule, discover Banana Block’s workshops in the artistic worlds of mushroom growing, cheese making, record collecting, indoor growing and artisan baking. Visit Banana Block to discover a community of artisan producers, creative entrepreneurs, artists, and innovative businesses who call Portview their home. For more information, go to bananablock.org Photo: discover ni

Belfast City Council’s community and cultural hub at 2 Royal Avenue is a free creative space and event venue. The project aims to act as an indoor public park, inviting people to take some time out, socialise with friends, hold a business meeting or come in and work for the day. Surrounded by plant life and fitted with bespoke artwork and a grand piano, this spot is the perfect social space for any art lover looking to relax and unwind. Playing host to a range of artistic experiences, events and workshops, keep an eye on their website to find an event that interests you. For more information, go to maywe.co.uk

7. 2 Royal Avenue 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast

Belfast City Council’s community and cultural hub at 2 Royal Avenue is a free creative space and event venue. The project aims to act as an indoor public park, inviting people to take some time out, socialise with friends, hold a business meeting or come in and work for the day. Surrounded by plant life and fitted with bespoke artwork and a grand piano, this spot is the perfect social space for any art lover looking to relax and unwind. Playing host to a range of artistic experiences, events and workshops, keep an eye on their website to find an event that interests you. For more information, go to maywe.co.uk Photo: visit Belfast

Committed to enriching people’s lives through the power of photography, Belfast Exposed was founded in 1983 by a group of local photographers as a challenge to the media representation of Belfast’s experience of conflict. Believing that art is at the heart of everything we do, Belfast Exposed claim that photography is for everyone, it is accessible, meaningful and can tell stories through imagery. With four public galleries, exhibition work by both internationally renowned and local photographers, images from the Archive, and their ‘Futures’ project, there is so much for art lovers to explore and admire from Belfast Exposed. For more information, go to belfastexposed.org

8. Belfast Exposed, 23 Donegall Street, Belfast

Committed to enriching people’s lives through the power of photography, Belfast Exposed was founded in 1983 by a group of local photographers as a challenge to the media representation of Belfast’s experience of conflict. Believing that art is at the heart of everything we do, Belfast Exposed claim that photography is for everyone, it is accessible, meaningful and can tell stories through imagery. With four public galleries, exhibition work by both internationally renowned and local photographers, images from the Archive, and their ‘Futures’ project, there is so much for art lovers to explore and admire from Belfast Exposed. For more information, go to belfastexposed.org Photo: discover ni

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