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The Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society

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Old Museum Building

Photo of the Old Museum Building. — A neo-classical treasure

The portico is an exact copy of the octagon tower of Andronicus in Athens.

Basalt pillars from the Giant’s Causeway are embedded on each side of the entrance.

Internal Views

More views at our Flickr site.

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Bicentenary Lecture

Wednesday 8 September

Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell — Keynote Lecture to mark the Bicentenary Year of the Society

May Outing

Subject to restrictions on public gatherings, the May outing will be held on a date to be confirmed.

History

Our building was opened on College Square in 1831. It was the first museum in Ireland erected by public subscription. It was intended … Read More

Future

In 2018 the Belfast Society and Ulster Architectural Heritage embarked on the first phase of a project to bring the museum back to life … Read More

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About Us
Bicentenary
Events
Publications
Members
Our Building
Contact