Oh Yeah Music Centre
Music centre in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter with a free exhibition on Northern Ireland's music history, plus venue and rehearsal rooms.
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About the museum
The Oh Yeah Music Centre is a music venue and rehearsal centre at Gordon Street in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. Its Northern Ireland Music Exhibition is free to visit, with donations welcome.
The exhibition has four parts: storyboards on the history of Northern Ireland's music from folk to Snow Patrol, audio-visual displays on bands such as Them, The Undertones and Stiff Little Fingers, and a series of wall displays honouring well-known Northern Irish musicians.
Objects on show include a guitar used by Gary Lightbody, a Cyprus Avenue street sign and a memorabilia display on Gary Moore donated by his family.
Highlights
- Free Northern Ireland Music Exhibition
- Storyboards from folk music to Snow Patrol
- Gary Lightbody's guitar
- Gary Moore memorabilia donated by his family
- Belfast music walking tours
Permanent exhibition
- Northern Ireland Music Exhibition – Storyboards, audio-visual displays and wall displays on the history of music in Northern Ireland, with objects from well-known musicians.
- Founded
- 2007
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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The exhibition is free; donations are welcome. Guided music tours are ticketed separately.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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 entrance has automatic doors and step-free access from the street. The venue, exhibition and café are on the ground floor; upper floors are reached by lift or by stairs with staff help. The surrounding streets have cobblestones but smooth footpaths. A water bowl for assistance animals is available on request.
Kids & families
- Baby changing facilities
Baby changing is available in the accessible toilet.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Queen's Square
Lanyon Place and York Street stations are 10 to 15 minutes on foot; the nearest bus stops are Queen's Square and High Street.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no parking outside the largely pedestrianised area. Nearby car parks are on Corporation Street, Tomb Street and Exchange Street; the nearest EV charging point is about a 10-minute walk away, near Castlecourt Shopping Centre.
Vehicles can drop passengers at the main entrance.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
There is a café on the ground floor.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Rehearsal rooms, the main venue and a meeting room can be hired.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The centre runs Belfast music walking tours on selected dates, ending at the centre. |
