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Ballymoney Museum

Free local museum in the Town Hall — Mesolithic to motorcycles in one short visit.

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Ballymoney Museum — Free local museum in the Town Hall — Mesolithic to motorcycles in one short visit.

  • Getting in: Free, no ticket needed.
  • Opening: Monday to Saturday, around 9.30am-4.30pm (short lunch close near 1pm); check before you go.
  • Family: Yes — interactive children's play area in the gallery.
  • Tours: Self-guided.
  • Food: Coffee seating in the community gallery; town-centre cafés nearby.
  • Parking: Town-centre parking nearby.
Plan your visit

What you'll see inside

The permanent exhibition runs through the local story from the earliest times to the present. Look for the Derrykeighan Stone, the 1798 Rebellion display, the two World Wars, the Corfield camera factory and the road racing history that the area is known for. Upstairs the community gallery hosts the History Resource Area, useful if you're researching family genealogy, plus a 3D map of the town and the McAfee film archive. The children's area has interactive sensory walls, dress-up spaces and reading corners to keep younger visitors busy.

Free entry Self-guided Family-friendly Children's play area Family history research Town-centre location
Good to know before you go:

Ballymoney Museum runs a year-round programme alongside its permanent galleries — talks, touring and temporary exhibitions, concerts and seasonal events. Temporary exhibitions explore specific local stories and change through the year, so it's worth checking what's on before a return visit.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 📷Camera or phoneMost galleries are photo-friendly — just check for any no-photos rooms.
  • 👟Comfy shoesPlenty to take in on foot, room to room.
  • 💷A few poundsFor the café, the shop, or a donation where entry is free.
  • 🕰️A bit of timeThe stories reward a slow look rather than a dash round.
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Everything before you go

Getting in
Free, no ticket needed
Opening
Monday to Saturday, around 9.30am-4.30pm (short lunch close near 1pm); check before you go
Tours
Self-guided
Age limits
None — all ages welcome
Food
Coffee seating in the community gallery; town-centre cafés nearby
Family-friendly
Yes — interactive children's play area in the gallery
Parking
Town-centre parking nearby
Accessibility
See the council's Facilities & Access page for details
How long to allow
45 minutes to an hour
Address
1 Townhead Street, Ballymoney BT53 6BE
Questions

Before you go

How much is it to get in?
Free, no ticket needed
What are the opening times?
Monday to Saturday, around 9.30am-4.30pm (short lunch close near 1pm); check before you go
Is it good for kids?
Yes — interactive children's play area in the gallery
Are there guided tours?
Self-guided
Is there parking?
Town-centre parking nearby
Getting there

Ballymoney Museum is at 1 Townhead Street, Ballymoney BT53 6BE. Town-centre parking nearby. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About Ballymoney Museum

Ballymoney Museum is the local history museum for the Ballymoney area, run by Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council and housed within the town's Town Hall on Townhead Street. Its permanent exhibition tells the story of the area from the earliest Mesolithic settlers through to the present day, summed up in its own phrase, 'Mesolithic to Motorcycles'.

The collection reflects the things the area is known for: the enigmatic Derrykeighan Stone, which gives the museum its logo; the 1798 Rebellion; the Corfield camera factory; and Ireland's road racing heritage. Upstairs, the History Resource Area supports genealogical research and holds local film archive material, making it a useful stop for anyone tracing Ballymoney roots.