Autumn Half Term Activities

Embrace your curiosity in our Discovery Centres at the Ulster Museum during the October half-term.

Animals in the Ulster Museum Discovery Centres
Date
Tuesday 28th October to Sunday 2nd November 2025
Time
10:00-16:30

Get hands-on during the half-term holidays.

Drop into our Discovery Centres from Tuesday 28th October to Sunday 2nd November to join in with our half-term activities for families.

See our Autumn half-term activities below:

Discover Art Portrait Puppet Making

Love puppets? Get thrifty and creative in Discover Art by making your own portrait puppet out of a paper bag to take home. 

Discover NatureAutumn animals and spider hunt

Spider season has arrived! October is the time of year we see eight-legged creatures running around our home. Can you find our 10 spiders hidden around the room? 

Not a fan of spiders? Marvel at our willow bear and take a look up close at our autumn animals on display in Discover Nature instead.

Discover HistoryToys from the Past 

Do you know what kinds of toys our relatives played with throughout history? Take a trip down memory lane with our vintage toy display. Enjoy playing with our collection of toy cars, dolls, wooden blocks and games!


What to know

Everything you need to know about our half-term activities

Our half-term activities are free and open to all. No booking needed, drop in on Levels 1, 3 and 5.

Our half-term activities will take place on Tuesday 28th October to Sunday 2nd November from 10:00 to 16:30.