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  1. A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom
    A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT43 6RQ

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Visitors to the Glenravel International Furnace Festival will see iron smelting in action, learn more about the iron heritage of the area and take part in a programme of immersive demonstrations, walks, talks and workshops.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. landscape showing brightly coloured river and trees

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An art exhibition by Kolta Sylvia featuring landscapes and cityscapes.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026to7 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  3. Bird of Prey

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    This is an opportunity to get close to a bird of prey during an educational talk and presentation by Ian Patterson from Flying Falcons.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
  4. Antrim Duck by Paul McIlwaine

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition featuring a range of beautiful photography created by members of FSTOPNI.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
  5. Smiley Grave

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    History

    This talk looks at the fascinating story of folklore and burial traditions - how cemeteries changed over the years, the symbolism of gravestones and some graves of note in the local area and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
  6. Image by Ian Enlander

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    History

    The talk will look at the development of the early post box in Ireland and Britain, including some examples from the wider Larne area.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
  7. The GEC Factory

    Larne

    Address

    2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    02828262443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    The Turbine Generator factory on the outskirts of Larne, which opened in 1956, had a major impact in the life of the town.

    This exhibition commemorates this important part of Larne's history and the men and women who worked at "The GEC".

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to24 July 2026Various Opening Times
  8. Weigh House

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    History

    A talk which takes particular photos and tells the story behind them.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
  9. Rites of Passage

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition on marking birth, marriage, and death.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026to25 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
  10. F-STOPNI Photography Exhibition

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    028 9335 8241

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Photography Exhibtion

    Dates

    From:
    14 Apr 2026to16 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  11. Artwork by Bob Speers

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    In the artist's own words "My art is currently informed by habitual wanderings through different levels of moor and bog".

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to25 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
  12. Period image of the area of Bonnybefore in Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    A captivating series of historical talks held at the Andrew Jackson Cottage on the second Thursday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Artwork by Emma Brown

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Annual exhibition and sale of works by members of Larne Art Club. Original works in a variety of mediums and genres.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
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