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Temporary Exhibition
Ashes to Fashion
50 years on from the near-total loss of the museum's original costume and textile collection, experience a collection reborn.
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Exhibition
Akihiko Okamura: The Memories of Others
Ends Sunday 1st March
An exhibition of rarely seen artworks by Japanese war photographer Akihiko Okamura, documenting his relationship with Ireland during the Troubles.
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Slow Art Sundays
Sunday 1st March
Explore the art of Ulster Museum s l o w l y, led by one of our knowledgeable guides
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Troubles and Beyond
Ongoing
This digital exhibition delves into the profound history of Northern Ireland from 1969 to the present, a period largely shaped by the conflict known as ‘the Troubles.’
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Ashes to Fashion exhibition opens
27.02.2026
After months of anticipation, the Ulster Museum has officially opened Ashes to Fashion, its first major fashion and textile exhibition in 15 years.
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Ashes to Fashion: Ulster Museum exhibition will celebrate a collection reborn
09.02.2026
A devastating fire at Malone House, caused by two firebombs planted during the Troubles in 1976, completely destroyed the Ulster Museum’s entire costume and textile collection. The tragic incident has become the starting point for a major new exhibition opening at the museum on 27 February.
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