Ulster Museum Workshops in Belfast Libraries - Big Summer Read 2026

What to Expect

Throughout August 2026, the Ulster Museum education team visits Belfast-area libraries to deliver free interactive workshops as part of the Big Summer Read programme. Using real objects from the museum’s teaching collection, children explore topics including dinosaurs and fossils (ages 4+), sea-inspired painting from the John Lavery collection (ages 4+), Thomas Edison’s inventions with a replica patent activity (ages 8+), and Ancient Egyptian mummification and pigments (ages 8+). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential - contact your local participating library.

Good to Know

• Throughout August 2026 at participating Libraries NI branches in Belfast

• Free; booking essential through your local library

• Different workshops suit different age groups (4+ and 8+); check locally for which session is at your nearest library

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Getting There

Check the Libraries NI website or contact your nearest Belfast library branch for the specific venue, date and time of each workshop.