Museums · Northern Ireland
Ballycastle Museum
In or near Ballyvoy.
Ballycastle Museum — courthouse in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ballycastle Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1759. Heritage designation: Grade B+ listed building. Address: BT54 6AR. Wikidata describes it as: "courthouse in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.2004°, -6.2515°.
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Official information
Ballycastle Museum is located in a historic 18th century courthouse and market building. It features a permanent display showcasing the history of the Irish Homes Industries Workshop, Bronze Age archaeology, and local heritage.
Place summary
Ballycastle Museum is located in Northern Ireland, BT54. Established in 1759, it is housed in a Georgian building that is designated as a Grade B+ listed structure. The museum showcases local history and culture, reflecting the heritage of the Ballycastle area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2004, -6.2515
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT54 6AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Phone
- 028 2076 2024
- Established
- 1759
- Official site
- www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17860241 (CC0)
- commons: Ballycastle Museum - geograph.org.uk - 222828.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballycastle Museum?
- Ballycastle Museum is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT54 6AR).
- What is Ballycastle Museum?
- Ballycastle Museum — courthouse in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Ballycastle Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode BT54 6AR.
- When was Ballycastle Museum built?
- Built or established in 1759.
- Is Ballycastle Museum a listed building?
- Ballycastle Museum is officially recognised as Grade B+ listed building listed.
- How do I get to Ballycastle Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT54 6AR. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.