Stories

Our collections tell the story of our shared experiences. These articles help to connect the dots around who we are, the past we share and the future we are building together.

Rhonda Ridley looking out over Correl Glen

Natural Sciences

Stories

Exploring Northern Ireland's Temperate Rainforests

Explore Correl Glen, a rare temperate rainforest in West County Fermanagh with Curator of Botany, Rhonda Ridley.

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Art

Stitches being made to the gelatine sequin dress

Fashion and Textiles

Collection

Fashion Conservation

These short films tell the story of the Ulster Museum Fashion Collection and the work behind putting these incredible items on display.

A row of white mannequins modelling garments in the Ashes to Fashion exhibition at Ulster Museum

Fashion and Textiles

Stories

A Collection Reborn

On 11th November 1976, a devastating fire at Malone House led to the near-total loss of the original costume and textile collection. Fifty years on, it’s time to celebrate a collection reborn.

Curator Tour

Digital Tour

Wild Ireland: Curator Tour

Explore the paintings in Wild Ireland with Dr Mike Simms, Curator of Geology and wildlife artist Julian Friers.

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History

Inclusive Global Histories

Guest Blog

Batik: Cloth with a Story

The batik painting in the Ulster Museum's World Cultures collection shows us how batik is still a treasured part of African textile traditions, connecting Northern Ireland to global histories and global creativity.

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A black and white photo of the Mater Hospital in Belfast, in grand looking brick building.

The Troubles and Beyond

Stories

Memories of an Ulster Nurse

Curator of Modern History, Rebecca Laverty, interviews nurses that worked during The Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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The coffin that held the mummified remains of the Ancient EgyptiaThe coffin that held the mummified remains of the Ancient Egyptian woman known as Takabuti. It is carved in wood in her likeness.

Inclusive Global Histories

Stories

Takabuti, a Mummified Woman from Ancient Egypt

Takabuti has become an iconic resident at the Ulster Museum. But who was she? How did she come to be in Northern Ireland? And what is her future?

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Natural Sciences

Robyn taking photographs of a sponge spicule with a microscope and screen

Discovery Series

Stories

Digitising the Sponge Collection

Learn more about how we're digitising our vast sponge collection!

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Discovery Series

Guest Blog

Where Did All The Starlings Go?

Conor McKinney, Founder and Chair of Wild Belfast, re-tells the beautiful and poignant story of the murmurations disappearance, and return.

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A close-up of a meteorite. The surface is rough and pocketed, with flashes of light through it.

Discovery Series

Stories

Visitors From Space

Join Dr Mike Simms in exploring meteorites in the Ulster Museum collection!

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Ulster Museum at 50

Since 1972, Ulster Museum has provided a platform for bold new perspectives. Discover how we have offered a global perspective throughout the last five decades.