The Ulster museum has recently had a £17 million facelift. It's well worth a visit. It's right next to the compact Botanic Gardens and historical Queens University so you can do all three together.
Ulster Museum
Botanic Gardens,
Belfast, BT9 5AB
Google map: bit.ly/wk9fnA
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9044 0000
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