Museums

We are committed to ensuring the highest standards for our museums and that they continue to develop as attractions both for the local population and our ever increasing visitors.

DCAL are responsible for:

National Museums Northern Ireland: NMNI promote the awareness, appreciation and understanding of art, history and science; the culture and way of life of people; and the migration and settlement of people.

National Museums NI hold collections of national significance at its four main sites:

• Ulster Museum
• Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
• Ulster-American Folk Park
• Armagh County Museum

National Museums NI also has responsibility for:

• W5 - Northern Ireland’s Science and Discovery Centre.

Northern Ireland Museums Council: Acts as the main channel of government support to local (non-centrally funded) museums.  

Armagh Observatory in Northern Ireland: An astronomical research institution founded in 1790 by the Archbishop of Armagh.

Northern Ireland Armagh Planetarium: Opened in 1968 with the intention of widening public understanding of astronomy and earth sciences through shows and displays.