Ulster Museum

Venue Mixed Use

Est. 1998

200

Eco-friendly

Elopements

Affordable

to Moderate

About

This unique venue within Belfast’s beloved Botanic Gardens is the epitome of city centre cool – it’s teeming with dramatic spaces and exquisite collections of art and history, for the chicest of wedding celebrations. Say ‘I do’ in the beautiful Belfast Room, explore Botanic Gardens for unforgettable photographs and host your sublime reception in the architecturally awesome Atrium. The Ulster Museum is the most breath-taking and contemporary of blank canvases. From unforgettable ceremonies to dazzling celebrations, this place has it all.

Your ceremony

The lovingly restored Belfast Room is one of the Ulster Museum’s original gallery spaces, dating back to 1929. It can accommodate up to 100 for ceremonies, and wedding feasts for 60 guests. It has its own private entrance hall, allowing you to arrive in style and can host up to 150 for a drinks reception.

If you are having a larger ceremony our Lecture Theatre is available for Humanist or Religious ceremonies of up to 150.

Your reception

Invite up to 150 guests into the spectacular setting of The Atrium where they will enjoy a memorable evening, surrounded by some of the most iconic pieces from our national collection. You and your guests will have exclusive use of the ground floor of the museum after 5pm. The Atrium is a stunning stage for your entertainment, with plenty of space for dancing and mingling. We only accept one wedding a day, ensuring that you have our undivided attention throughout.

Photo credits - 1 & 5: Simple Tapestry, 2: Natalyj Photography, 3: Big Beard Photography, 4 & 7: Lit Photography

Brochure

Find out more about the services/products on offer from Ulster Museum in their own brochure available below!

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Amenities & Features

Interior Details

- Civil ceremony License - Wedding Co-Ordinator - 1-wedding-per-day policy - Alcohol License - Disabled Access - Pet Friendly: - Confetti Friendly - Sound System Available - Evening Entertainment Cutoff Times: 01:00am - Evening Bar Cutoff Times: Last orders 12:30am

Outdoor Details

- Fireworks not permitted

Capacities

- Min guests: 0 - Venue Capacity: 200 - Dining Capacity: 150

Food & Drink

- In-house catering only - Vegan Friendly - Vegetarian Friendly - Kosher Friendly - Halal Friendly - Outdoor food trailers not permitted - Indoor food carts not permitted

Other Features

Celebrate your wedding surrounded by a beautiful collection of art, history and natural sciences at the renowned award winning Ulster Museum. 2025 Wedding Venue of the Year Award - GNI Magazine

Travel Info

- Nearest Town: Belfast - Nearest Airport: Belfast City Airport - Nearest Road Links: M1 / Outer Ring - Local attractions/landmarks: Botanic Gardens, Queens University

Sustainability

Eco Credentials

National Museums NI celebrate who we are as a society. We tell the stories of our past, challenge our present and shape our future. When you book your event at the Ulster Museum, the revenue generated helps us to continue our work of safeguarding and perpetuating Northern Ireland’s unique heritage and collections for the benefit of current and future generations. We are focused on reducing our environmental impact and working to implement this across all events at the Ulster Museum. Our key environmental game changing objectives are reducing food waste & single use plastics, conserving resources, sourcing responsibly, offering healthy options and enriching communities in this process. The Ulster Museum is accredited with a Bronze Green Tourism Award.