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Price: £500 – £4,000
Guests: 150
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
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 guests for intimate 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 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.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Gillian
If you are looking for a completely unique venue in Belfast why not consider a museum wedding? Get in touch for a show-round and we can talk you through how our spaces work so well for your wedding day.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1929
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of Ulster Museum
Wedding Venue Type
Museum / Attraction
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Exclusive use
Disabled access
Pet friendly
Wedding Catering
Pricing for Ulster Museum
Pricing for Ulster Museum
What's Included?
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted
Reviews (9)
- HHannah & Ben04/07/2024We had the best day ever!We had the best day ever!I just wanted to reach out and say a massive thank you for helping us with our special day. We had the best day ever and everything ran so smooth, everyone was so incredibly helpful! Not to brag but nearly every guest has said it was the best wedding they had ever attended and a lot of that was down to the wonderful venue and delicious food so thank you for making our night and theirs! Once again a big big thank you!!I just wanted to reach out and say a massive thank you for helping us with our special day. We had the best day ever and everything ran so smooth, everyone was so incredibly helpful! Not to brag but nearly every guest has said it was the best wedding they had ever attended and a lot of that was down to the wonderful venue and delicious food so thank you for making our night and theirs! Once again a big big thank you!!
- JJael & Greg06/07/2023What can we say.. What can we say..Utterly delighted we chose the Ulster museum for our ceremony. Many guests hadn’t been before and were tickled at the idea of getting married in a museum. We really couldn’t have asked for more! Communication was top notch, venue was immaculate, drinks reception was seamless, and let’s not even start on the museum as a backdrop for photographs! A million percent recommend. Utterly delighted we chose the Ulster museum for our ceremony. Many guests hadn’t been before and were tickled at the idea of getting married in a museum. We really couldn’t have asked for more! Communication was top notch, venue was immaculate, drinks reception was seamless, and let’s not even start on the museum as a backdrop for photographs! A million percent recommend.
- KKerri and Darren Latimer06/03/2023Mrs kerri latimerMrs kerri latimerLiterally the best best day! And that statement has been echoed by huge numbers of our guests and our families! Staff, food, venue, master of ceremonies, bar staff and service! The venue was just perfect. Indoor and outdoor photo opportunities were endless. Nothing was too much to ask and Rachel and Cormac were regularly checking in to ensure our needs were met. We are delighted and would choose exactly the same over again with no exceptions. Thank you Ulster Museum and craft event catering. You were amazing! Literally the best best day! And that statement has been echoed by huge numbers of our guests and our families! Staff, food, venue, master of ceremonies, bar staff and service! The venue was just perfect. Indoor and outdoor photo opportunities were endless. Nothing was too much to ask and Rachel and Cormac were regularly checking in to ensure our needs were met. We are delighted and would choose exactly the same over again with no exceptions. Thank you Ulster Museum and craft event catering. You were amazing!
- DDenise & James08/02/2023AmazingAmazingWe had an amazing day at the museum, you guys were awesome :)We had an amazing day at the museum, you guys were awesome :)
- AAmber & Timothy08/02/2023A special placeA special placeOur experience was a good one. The day went seamlessly and we really appreciated having the day before to set up. That helped a lot. We are glad we chose the museum for our ceremony as it holds a special place for us. Thanks again!Our experience was a good one. The day went seamlessly and we really appreciated having the day before to set up. That helped a lot. We are glad we chose the museum for our ceremony as it holds a special place for us. Thanks again!
- AAlice & Matthew08/02/2023Thanks !Thanks !We can't thank you enough for all your help leading up to the day! The room looked fabulous and Matthew and I were so happy with it! Thanks so much again for all your help and support, everything went smoothly on the day and we enjoyed it so much!We can't thank you enough for all your help leading up to the day! The room looked fabulous and Matthew and I were so happy with it! Thanks so much again for all your help and support, everything went smoothly on the day and we enjoyed it so much!
- AAndrew & Jordan28/01/2023Most amazing alternative wedding venue! Most amazing alternative wedding venue!We had our winter wedding at the Ulster Museum in December 2022. The venue is so fun and beautiful at this time of year! We had a private gallery for drinks reception, while guests can also walk around the museum. The evening dinner was beautiful in the atrium and easily fitted 150 guests. Ulster Museum staff were extremely helpful and so flexible and accommodating for our day. As were the catering company 'Craft Catering' - with delicious and generous meals. Great location for photos around Queen's and Botanic Garden's and very easy for those visiting or travelling to Belfast. Highly recommend! We had our winter wedding at the Ulster Museum in December 2022. The venue is so fun and beautiful at this time of year! We had a private gallery for drinks reception, while guests can also walk around the museum. The evening dinner was beautiful in the atrium and easily fitted 150 guests. Ulster Museum staff were extremely helpful and so flexible and accommodating for our day. As were the catering company 'Craft Catering' - with delicious and generous meals. Great location for photos around Queen's and Botanic Garden's and very easy for those visiting or travelling to Belfast. Highly recommend!
- NNicky & Saul01/08/2022The Most Wonderful DayThe Most Wonderful DayWe had the most wonderful day at the museum. Thank you so much to you and your staff for making everything run so smoothly. So many of our guests commented on the beautiful space and we got some great photographs.We had the most wonderful day at the museum. Thank you so much to you and your staff for making everything run so smoothly. So many of our guests commented on the beautiful space and we got some great photographs.
- MMolly Barbour08/04/2022Best Day EverBest Day EverOh my we had the best day ever and loved the museum so much you guys made it all so easy for us honestly can’t thank you enough! Oh my we had the best day ever and loved the museum so much you guys made it all so easy for us honestly can’t thank you enough!
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
A couple got married on St. Patrick's Day and used the time after the ceremony, and before the meal to watch Ireland play rugby in our Lecture Theatre!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Watch videos of weddings at the venues you like to get a real sense of how the space works when its full of people
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Iconic, Unique, Quirky, Historic, Contemporary
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
In front of the dinosaur of course!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Filo Tart of Poached Salmon, Hollandaise & Asparagus made by our chefs in Craft Event Co.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Flavoured Popcorn Cones - Freshly Popped To Add To The Theatre
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our iconic Atrium space
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our wonderful staff who deliver our weddings on the day. The feedback is always amazing from couples on how well they were looked after.
