Museums & Galleries · Portrush
Coleraine Museum
📍 BT52 1DE
Photo: Andreas F. Borchert (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Story of Mountsandel, first known settlement in Ireland
- History of Coleraine as first Plantation town
- Artwork and illustrations by local artist Hugh Thomson
- Books and papers of folklorist Sam H
- Vibrant temporary exhibitions, events and talks
Coleraine Museum is housed within Coleraine Town Hall, an Accredited exhibition venue in the heart of the town, in a listed building dating from 1859. Inside, temporary exhibitions, events and talks bring the museum's collection to life, exploring Mountsandel as the first known settlement in Ireland nearly 10,000 years ago, and Coleraine's role as the first Planted town over 400 years ago. Highlights include artwork by local artist Hugh Thomson and papers belonging to folklorist Sam H. It suits visitors interested in local and social history. The building also hosts other community cultural events. For those wanting to stay nearby, there are 31 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open for over 6 months of the year
From the attraction's own website on 27 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Parking
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