Carrickfergus Museum
| County: | Co. Antrim |
| Tel: | 028-9335 8049 |
| Fax: | 028-9336 6676 |
| Email: | touristinfo@carrickfergus.org |
History coming home....Carrickfergus Museum interprets the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding district from earliest times to the present day. Material from the Council's own civic collection, together with Carrickfergus related material on loan from both private and national collections are on display. There are several 'hands on' interactive facilities, giving a fun as well as informative angle to the displays. The separate 'community archive' features local and social history material relating to the Borough's recent past. The archive also offers visitors the opportunity to add their own information, stories, photographs, documents and newspapers to the collection.
General Information
| Address: | Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, Antrim BT38 7DG |
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| Telephone; | 028-9335 8049 |
| Fax: | 028-9336 6676 |
| Email: | touristinfo@carrickfergus.org |
| Website: | http://www.carrickfergus.org |
| Location: | Carrickfergus Town Centre |
| Season: | All Year, Closed on Sundays |
| Open Times: | April-September: Mon-Sat: 10.00-18.00 October-March: Mon-Sat: 10.00-17.00 |
| Tours: | Yes, Duration: 45 minutes |
| Booking Contact: | Tourist Information Centre |
| Manager: | Nuala Dalcz |
| Average Visit Length: | 1-2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: | Free Admission |
| Audio Visual: | Yes, 5-10 Mins. Incorporated within Museum Gallery |
| Exhibition: | Yes, A modern interactive gallery designed to the highest standards that features a fascinating range of historical collections of Carrickfergus |
| Restaurant: | Yes |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Yes, features a range of quality gifts celebrating the local heritage |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | No |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Carrickfergus Treasures
The Museum presents an exhibition of treasure excavated in Carrickfergus. There are multi-media and audio-visual presentations. Facilities include an education/community room, a temporary exhibition gallery for touring and local exhibitions and a Community Archive room for displaying twentieth century material and recorded reminiscences. Cafe, craft/gift shop and full TIC on site. For further information, visit: www.mid-antrimmuseums.org
Conference & Incentive
Carrickfergus Museum forms part of a remarkable family of local heritage attractions in the locality. Carrickfergus is Northern Ireland’s oldest town with the finest and best preserved Anglo-Norman Castle in Ireland. Extensive 17th century town walls survive, along with a rich Christian Heritage that includes St. Nicholas’ Church, founded in 1182. A fascinating Victorian Gasworks also survives and has recently been restored and opened to the publc. With this concentration of history and heritage, Carrickfergus is an established ‘must see’ destination
Tourist Information Centre
The staff at Carrickfergus Tourist Information Centre pride themselves on the high level of customer care they offer to all customers who require their services. Whether you are planning a visit to Northern Ireland or simply travelling within the country, Carrickfergus is the place to visit. Professional and friendly staff will provide you with advice and assistance to help you gain the most from your visit.
A full range of services is offered, including free maps and information leaflets, bus and rail timetables, information on events, local attractions and historical trails. A computerised reservations system is available for booking accommodation throughout Northern Ireland, and BABA for the rest of the UK. The Tourist Information Centre also has a local Museum with traditional gift shop, offering souvenirs and speciality items, all combining to enhance your visit to Carrickfergus
Open all year and most Bank Holidays, from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Mon to Sat) and 1.00 to 5.00 p.m. (Sun) extending to 6.00 p.m. during the months April to September
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