Mid-Antrim Museum Visitors Guide

With the technological sophistication and resources of a modern regional museum – in the context of local community – new museum at The Braid museum will feature galleries showcasing an impressive collection of fascinating artefacts of both local and national significance, alongside an exciting range of changing exhibitions.

Working closely with international designers has enabled the museum to develop content and storylines of interest to both local people and visitors alike.

The History Gallery will offer intriguing and revealing themes exploring identity, people and place, telling the story of mid-Antrim from earliest times to present day.

The use of interactive media will bring history to life – as visitors are enticed to step back in time in a multi-sensory experience – while adjoining displays of artefacts are complimented by dramatic images of the local landscape.

A diverse and engaging programme of exhibitions and events will make this a dynamic and ever changing venue that offers something for everyone.

Mid-Antrim Museum

The museum in Ballymena is temporarily closed to facilitate its relocation to The Braid, a major new purpose-built museum and arts centre that incorporates the historic Town Hall.

This landmark building will provide an elegant and accessible setting for an important local history collection.  It will be a resource for inspiration and knowledge and a dynamic educational facility encouraging interactions amongst students, teachers and visitors within a lively and ever-changing public venue.  The new Museum will provide a range of expanded facilities and services. 

The Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Lottery Fund are generously supporting the £16m Ballymena Borough Council project.  The Belfast-based firm of Consarc Design Group are architects for the scheme and the leading US design company, Ralph Appelbaum Associates are the museum designers.