Friends

Friends of the Ulster Museum on a visit to Beaulieu HouseThe Ulster Museum benefits from the financial commitment of the Friends to its development and future success. Pictured right are Friends of the Ulster Museum on a visit to Beaulieu House.

Benefits of becoming a Friend:

  • As a Friend you will be invited to attend special previews of major exhibitions, to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to make new friends.
  • We organise both daytime and evening talks and lectures given by experts on topics relating to the Museum’s collections.
  • If you enjoy visiting museums and sites of historic interest and natural beauty, the Friends regular programme of outings will be of particular interest to you. Trips afford Friends access to places not normally open to the public.
  • Each spring the Friends organise a culture tour. In recent years we have visited Bath, Cumbria, Glasgow and Lanarkshire, the Burren, Wexford and Oxford. In 2012 we will be visiting North Wales. These are always friendly and informative occasions.
  • There are several themed events during the year. Recent ones have covered linen, glass and conservation.
  • Friends of the Museum receive regular information on Museum events and lectures. In addition you receive details of the Friends activity programme and the Friends Newsletter.

Appreciating The Arts Together – takes place on selected afternoons throughout the season:

Ulster Museum Friends Programme of events 2011/12

Date Event Venue
Tuesday 14th September Visit to the Maiden City and Drenagh House Derry
Thursday 27th October Tour of RUA Annual Exhibition Ulster Museum
Wednesday 16th November President’s Reception Ulster Museum

Monday 12th December

Christmas Luncheon Ulster Museum

Tuesday 24th January

A Day in Dublin Dublin

Wednesday 8th February

Brian Friel, Uncle Vanya, After Chekhov Lyric Theatre
Wednesday 14th March  Talk about TP Flanagan Ulster Museum 
Wednesday 18th April Visit to Bellaghy Bawn and Ballyscullion Bellaghy Bawn/Ballyscullion
Monday 14th - Thursday 17th May Spring Tour of North Wales North Wales
June TBA Belfast Walks Belfast
Tuesday 12th June Annual General Meeting Ulster Museum

Full details of all programme events will be mailed to members. Please note that the programme may be subject to change, depending upon circumstances. Some events may have to be limited spaces. 

Contact Us

The Administrator
Friends of the Ulster Museum
Ulster Museum
Botanic Gardens
Belfast
BT9 5AB

Tel  +44 (0)28 9044 0015

Email: debbie.baillie@nmni.com