Ballycastle Museum Summer Opening 2026

What to Expect

Ballycastle Museum is an accredited museum housed in a listed 18th-century courthouse and market building in the town centre. The permanent collection includes Bronze Age archaeological finds, exhibits on Boyds 18th-century Ballycastle, and the Taise Banner from the very first Feis na nGleann in 1904 - a landmark event in the Irish language and cultural revival. A highlight is the display on the Irish Home Industries Workshop and its role at the 1904 St Louis World Fair. The museum is open through the core summer months of July and August, with extended opening supported by the Friends of Ballycastle Museum.

Good to Know

• Open July and August 2026; contact the museum for exact opening hours.

• Free admission.

• Contact Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Service on 028 2766 0230 or cms@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk for current hours and any special events.

• The museum is in the town centre, making it easy to combine with a visit to the Ould Lammas Fair (31 August - 1 September).

• The Friends of Ballycastle Museum run additional seasonal events; check with the museum directly.

Getting There

Ballycastle Museum is on Castle Street in Ballycastle town centre, approximately 55 miles north of Belfast. Ulsterbus services connect Ballycastle to Ballymoney, Coleraine and Belfast.