Time/Date - Friday 14 October - Sunday 15 January

Comprising formal portraits, official photographs, images from newspapers and works by contemporary artists, it explores the way the Queen has been represented and perceived in a world of changing values, during a reign that has engaged the attention of millions..

Image caption, © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / DACS, London 2011. Click image to enlarge.

Associated Events 

Royals on Film in association with Queens Film Theatre.

• The Madness of King George Sun 13 Nov 2pm click here for details.
• Mrs Brown Sun 11 Dec 2pm, click here for details.
• The Queen Sun 8 Jan 2pm, click here for details.
• Behind the Scenes at Hillsborough Castle Tue 15 Nov & Tue 6 Dec 1pm, click here for details.

Tours of The Queen: Art and Image

Join Anne Stewart, Curator of Fine Art, to learn more about the portraits and the artists who painted them.  The tours are free and will last approximately 1 hour.  Booking is not necessary, please report to reception on arrival.

• Wednesday 26 Oct 2pm
• Wednesday 16 Nov 2pm
• Wednesday 7 Dec 2pm

Useful links:

• Download the National Museums Northern Ireland Events and Exhibitions brochure detailing most activities at our four museums from September to December 2011 (PDF 1MB).
• Ulster Museum opening times & Google maps journey finder
• Ulster Museum Art collections pages. 
• Exhibition organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London in collaboration with National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, Ulster Museum, Northern Ireland and the National Museum of Wales.