Mid-Antrim Museum

About the museum

Mid-Antrim Museum is part of The Braid, the museum and arts centre below the town hall in Ballymena, and is run by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The building stands at the junction of Linen Hall Street and Bridge Street.

The entrance atrium is about 14 metres high and holds installations that explore the links between people, place, local history and identity. The History Gallery follows the story of mid-Antrim and its people from early times to the present, using objects of local and national importance and interactive displays. Its themes are settlement and change, commerce and industry, living off the land, and politics and conflict, and it offers sound narratives for adults and hands-on displays for children.

The museum's social history collection comes mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries and includes objects from industrial, commercial and rural life in the borough. Changing exhibitions, events and learning programmes for all ages take place throughout the year.

Highlights

• History Gallery on the story of mid-Antrim
• Atrium about 14 metres high with installations on people and place
• Interactive displays for children and sound narratives for adults
• Social history collection from the 19th and 20th centuries
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• History Gallery – The story of mid-Antrim and its people from early times to the present, with artefacts and interactive displays.

Founded

1990

Operated by

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free. Parking charges may apply.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum lists accessible toilets, a hearing loop system and access for guide dogs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

The museum describes itself as suitable for the whole family, with interactive displays for children in the History Gallery.

Getting there & parking

The Braid is at the junction of Linen Hall Street and Bridge Street, below the town hall in Ballymena.

Amenities & dining

• Café

A cafe is listed at The Braid.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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