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The Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society

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  • About Us
  • Bicentenary
  • Events
  • Publications
  • Members
  • Our Building
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About Us

About the Society

The Belfast Natural History & Philosophical Society (commonly known as The Belfast Society) was founded in 1821 to promote knowledge in the arts and sciences and today provides a lecture programme based at the Old Museum Building, 6 College Square North.

The Society provides a forum for debate on important cultural issues, reflecting the intellectual life of Belfast and Ireland.

The Society also supports research and publications about Ireland and Ulster’s cultural and material environment.

Members are entitled to come to lectures and events arranged by the Society annually (including outings and book launches) and are encouraged to participate in the running of the Society.

The Old Museum Building is one of Belfast’s finest neo-classical buildings and also has connections with the Ulster Museum, where its former collections are housed.

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May Outing

The May outing will be held on a date to be confirmed.

Historical Milestones

  • The Belfast Society was founded in 1821.
  • The building was opened
    in 1831.
  • Agreed to give collections to Belfast Museum, later Ulster Museum, in 1910.
  • Old Museum Arts Centre opens in 1990s.
  • Start of project to restore building in 2018.

Membership Form

Click here to download our membership form.

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Refurbishment of Drummond Grave

The Society has publichsed a pamphlet about its first President, James Lawson Drummond.

The Refurbishment of the Drummonds’ Grave in Ahoghill

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  • About Us
  • Bicentenary
  • Events
  • Publications
  • Members
  • Our Building
  • Contact