Best places: Museums in County Down, United Kingdom

Classical Renaissance-style setting for displays on Irish art, natural history & industry.

Open-air history center where costumed actors & period buildings tell the story of Irish emigration.

👍👍 Fantastic place for everyone of all ages ..to see the aircraft up close and the size of them ..amazing ..and a great staff full of knowledge.. with some interesting stories . And thers more new stuff goin on display each time i go up . And please rem its run by volunteers...so please donate ..than...

Hands-on exhibits & restored quarters & engine rooms on a navy C-class light cruiser built in 1914.

👍 Had a lovely day at the Ulster Transport Museum. Parking is above the museum, trees hide the museum from the view of the car park so you can not see the entrance until you park up and walk down. So do not doubt your in the wrong place 😁. Disabled parking available, large car park. Toilets availab...

Jail that closed in 1996 and now hosts public tours, live music and paranormal investigation events.

👍👍 I was enjoyed visiting to Hill of the O’Neill today and it was really good tour.

Self-guided Titanic museum offering 9 interactive galleries that re-tell the iconic story.

👍👍 Fabulous drive up to the lighthouse. That's an experience in itself.. stunning views everywhere you look. Nice cafe and gift shop there too.

Vintage railway system through picturesque countryside offering rides & special events.

Creative hub featuring a live music venue, cafe & history exhibits, along with a recording studio.

👍👍 What an absolutely amazing wonderful experience. Members of staff were friendly approachable and kind, both in the museum and the cafeteria. My father was over visiting and we had the best of time ...the history and displays especially the interactive one's are super. Free admission an attached sh...

👍👍 Lovely gallery with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Exhibitions change regularly. Great cafe serving coffee, traybakes and lunch overlooking the beautiful garden. The gallery celebrates the work of local sculptor FE McWilliams and has his workshop in the garden.

👍👍 Very well laid out museum. David was very friendly and welcoming to us. The museum itself is nothing short of a gem in this country professionally put together with genuine artifacts. The volunteer staff make you feel welcome and are informative on each subject. This is definitely worth a visit and...

Free-admission museum in an 18th-c. former prison dedicated to local history, with a shop & tearoom.

👍👍 Very worth visiting Queens University to admire such an architectural beauty.

Museum with rotating exhibits on regional history dating to the Bronze Age, plus a cafe & shop.

👍👍 Fabulous knowledgeable craftspeople sharing their skills and passion brings it to life. Highly recommend. Facilities are clean and modern. Tea room clean and staff pleasant & attentive. Can be some distance between buildings so bring an umbrella!

Museum in a grand 18th-century public building showcasing local history & the Irish linen industry.

Small, free museum tracing the county's heritage with cultural, scientific & historical exhibits.