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Ulster Museum
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A place of awe and wonder; a place with open doors for open minds. The museum free for all, a welcoming and inspiring destination for locals and tourists alike
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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    Ulster Museum
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    Feb 17, 2023
    Look who was at the Ulster Museum today! Actor Timothy Spall @pastafa, who played J.M.W Turner in the 2014 film 'Mr. Turner', pictured here with our own Turner currently on display in the art galleries
    Actor Timothy Spall standing beside a J.M.W Turner painting inside one of the art galleries in the Ulster Museum, Belfast.
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    May 1, 2024
    There's no need to travel to the great art cities of Florence and Paris this summer when you can see two masterpieces side by side at the Ulster Museum! Caravaggio is coming to Belfast. Friday 10th May Learn more → bit.ly/3QqzEaA @NationalGallery @EY_Ireland
    Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi da) (1571–1610), The Taking of Christ, 1602. On indefinite loan to the National Gallery of Ireland from the Jesuit Community, Leeson St, Dublin, who acknowledge the kind generosity of the late Dr Marie Lea-Wilson, 1992. Image, National Gallery of Ireland.
    Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1571 – 1610, The Supper at Emmaus, 1601. Presented by the Hon. George Vernon, 1839 © The National Gallery, London.
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    Ulster Museum
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    Jul 30, 2020
    And we're open! We're delighted to welcome you back to our museum, the home of Northern Ireland’s treasures – past and present. From mummies to meteorites there’s so much waiting to be rediscovered. Book your free tickets now: bit.ly/2ZTUa9J We're ready for you.
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    Ulster Museum
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    May 10, 2024
    Two masterpieces and one unforgettable exhibition, Caravaggio in Belfast is now open in the Spotlight Gallery of Ulster Museum. Make this your big art moment of the summer and don't miss this historic art event. Learn more→ bit.ly/3QqzEaA @NationalGallery @EY_Ireland
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    Ulster Museum
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    Apr 12, 2022
    To coincide with the final series of Derry Girls premiering this evening, we've put our iconic Derry Girls blackboard back on display! Find out which side of the board you sit on with our 'Who Are You' quiz ➤ culturelab.makingthefuture.eu/who-are-you
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    Ulster Museum
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    May 28, 2022
    We are delighted to announce the acquisition of The Druithaib's Ball - the 2021 Turner Prize winning installation by Belfast based artists known as @array_studios. We look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition in the Ulster Museum from Jan 2023. @artfund @AnnaLiesching
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    Ulster Museum
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    Nov 24, 2020
    The only dinosaur bones ever found on the island of Ireland have been formally confirmed for the first time by a team of experts led by our senior curator Mike Simms with @portsmouthuni and @QUBelfast, and will be displayed in Ulster Museum. Read more: bit.ly/374xndr
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    Ulster Museum
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    Apr 17, 2020
    John Luke's 'In The Mournes' (1936) reminding us of Northern Ireland's beautiful scenery. 🌳 Where's your favourite Irish landscape? #IrishArt
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    Mar 29, 2024
    1/2. So excited to share @UlsterMuseum is the NI stop for @NationalGallery's bicentenary ‘National Treasures’ nationwide tour! Unique to our exhibition, sponsored by @EY_ireland, Caravaggio’s 'The Supper at Emmaus' will be reunited with his 'The Taking of Christ' from @NGIreland
    A painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1571 – 1610, The Supper at Emmaus, 1601, depicting the scene of the Last Supper with Jesus Christ dressed in red and white clothing with his right arm raised, and three others sitting and standing at a table, a white table cloth and food on the table - a fruit bowl is about to fall off the table. Two of the followers of Jesus, wearing dark browns and creams, leap from their seats, scarcely able to believe their eyes. The fourth subject is standing.
    A painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610), The Taking of Christ, 1602. The scene used a strong light-and-dark contrast, giving it an extraordinary sense of drama. Jesus Christ is in the centre wearing red and blue clothing with his arms stretched out in front and fingers intertwined being seized by armoured temple guards. Another figure central to the painting is Judas, who has identified Christ with a kiss, while a fleeing disciple on ten left is in disarray on the left is St John the Evangelist.
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    Ulster Museum
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    Jul 10, 2020
    We've some exciting news to share... We're reopening on 30 July! To help us keep you safe, you'll need to pre-book your free tickets to visit and we'll have more announcements on how you can do this very soon. We can't wait to welcome you back! We have missed you!
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    Ulster Museum
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    Dec 5, 2020
    #UlsterMuseumAdvent Day 5 | This heart-shaped bulla (950-800 BC) is a very rare object - 1 of only 7 found in Ireland. Measuring 2x3 cm, the maker was able to work on a miniature scale. It's likely to have been worn around the neck like a locket or charm. bit.ly/2VuohkS
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    Ulster Museum
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    Apr 24, 2020
    Replying to @YorkshireMuseum and @YorkAdventurers
    This Alligator Lady by Tony Bennett has to be our #SassiestObject. Knee high boots✔️ Matching coat✔️ Razor sharp grin✔️ Name a sassier reptile...we'll wait. #CURATORBATTLE
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    Sep 6, 2021
    35 participants, 1 artist, a cherry picker, 10 gallons of paste and 4 days later... #Counterpart is a stunning new temporary artwork by @joecaslin co-designed with participants of our @MakingFutureHQ project to depict various viewpoints of life in NI. @SEUPB
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    Ulster Museum
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    Feb 6, 2023
    We are delighted to be bringing Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus to Belfast!
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    Feb 6, 2023
    Delighted @UlsterMuseum has been chosen as one of the 12 locations as part of @NationalGallery's Bicentenary celebrations. We look forward to welcoming visitors to marvel at, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, The Supper at Emmaus, when it goes on display next year.
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