museums around south antrim

Aircraft on display at this former US airbase include a Wildcat, Sea Hawk, Buccaneer, and the amphibian Sea Hawker. Unique collection of photographs, documents and artefacts in wartime buildings. Reference library. Facilities include a small teashop, public telephone and toilets. Open Sat 1-6 pm or by arrangement....

History coming home…Carrickfergus Museum interprets the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding district from earliest times to the present day.

Material from the Council’s own civic collection, together with Carrickfergus related material on loan from both private and national collections are on display. There are several ‘hands on’ interactive facilities giving a fun as well as an informative angle to the displays. The separate...

Andrew Jackson Centre, Boneybefore, Carrickfergus. Traditional Ulster-Scots thatched farmhouse, adjacent site where parents of Andrew Jackson 7th President of USA left for America in 1765. Display on President Jackson's life and career, his Ulster relations and rural Ulster life....

Today's thriving Irish linen industry, a world leader in fashion and furnishings, has its roots in the 17th century province of Ulster. Now we have a unique opportunity to trace the history of this important industry in its heartland- in the Irish Linen Centre at Lisburn Museum...

Housed in a farm building, this small rural museum features a collection of old farming implements, fishing nets, lobsters pots and other folk artefacts. Sheep from the farm also provide wool for spinning demonstrations. Ground-floor wheelchair access....

Open farm with farm museum, gardens, tea house, craft and antiques shop and farm animals. Building which represents a 12th century place of worship and a beautiful closed garden which is an ancient burial ground. Also a holy well which is used for its healing properties....