Mid-Antrim Museum

The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 5EJ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.thebraid.com

E-mail

noreen.mullan@ballymena.gov.uk

Telephone

028 2565 7161

Fax

028 2563 5941

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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The Mid-Antrim Museum at The Braid opened its doors in February 2008. The museum features galleries showcasing an impressive collection of fascinating artefacts of both local and national significance, alongside an exciting range of changing exhibitions.

Working closely with international designers has enabled the museum to develop content and storylines of interest to both local people and visitors alike.

The use of interactive media brings history to life - as visitors are enticed to step back in time in a multi-sensory experience - while adjoining displays of artefacts are complimented by dramatic images of the local landscape. Together they provide an all-encompassing evocative experience.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

All year round
Mon-Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm
Public/Bank Holidays - check local papers or ring 028 2563 5900

Closed: Sundays

 Admission charges

Free Admission

 General services and facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 5EJ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.thebraid.com

E-mail

noreen.mullan@ballymena.gov.uk

Telephone

028 2565 7161

Fax

028 2563 5941

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Social History Collection dating from the late 19th and 20th centuries reflecting the history and heritage of the Borough of Ballymena and the wider Mid-Antrim area. The Museum's History Gallery features material from the collection on display reflecting the collection's strengths and significant material loaned from National institutions. The Museum's Atrium space boasts a 14 metre high 'collection wall' where tiles illustrating objects from the Museum's reserve collection can be explored through a touch screen interactive. A range of outreach and education programmes provide access to the collections.

Collection details

Weapons and War, Trade and Commerce, Social History, Religion, Photography, Music, Literature, Law and Order, Land Transport, Industry, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology, Agriculture

Key artists and exhibits

  • Braidwater Spinning Mill Roll of Honour
  • Braidwater Mill photographic archive
  • Brotherhoods material

The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 5EJ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.thebraid.com

E-mail

noreen.mullan@ballymena.gov.uk

Telephone

028 2565 7161

Fax

028 2563 5941

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Exhibition Programme 2012

15 November 2011 — 31 December 2012 *on now

10 Nov 2011 until 6 Jan 2012 - Genealogy Roadshow: Explore Your Roots - Family History Exhibition

10 Nov 2011 until 23 February 2012 - Photographic Alliance of Great Britain Print Exhibition

16 January until 23 February - Peace III Exhibiton: Walking the Colours

5 March until 11 April - Explore Your Roots Exhibition

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

Where

Mid-Antrim Museum

Admission

Free admission

The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 5EJ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.thebraid.com

E-mail

noreen.mullan@ballymena.gov.uk

Telephone

028 2565 7161

Fax

028 2563 5941

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Paper-based and downloads

Early Man and Materials

Key Stage Two programme tracing human settlement and technology in the Mid-Antrim area in the Mesolithic and Neolithic.

Creator

  • Mid-Antrim Museums Service

Publisher

  • Mid-Antrim Museums Service

The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 5EJ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.thebraid.com

E-mail

noreen.mullan@ballymena.gov.uk

Telephone

028 2565 7161

Fax

028 2563 5941

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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