National Museums NI - Explore, engage, enjoy Shopping basket Open Search panel Open main menu History History The History collections cover the span of human history on the island of Ireland and reflect its place in the world. They open a window on themes as diverse as politics and conflict to innovation and achievement. The collections illustrate how people worked, travelled, socialised and participated a spectrum of cultural traditions. Taken together, they reflect the diversity of human experience from the cradle to the grave. All 1500-1700 Birth of a Modern Era 1700-1800 Between Two Revolutions 1800-1900 An Industrial Giant and the Shadow of Poverty 1900-1923 Home Rule to Partition 1923-1968 Living on a Divided Island Archaeology Emigration Historical Artworks Library and Document Archives Maps Photographs Sound and Visual Media Archives Textiles and Costume Transport Troubles World Cultures About us Contact us Corporate documents Vacancies Visit National Museums NI on You Tube Ulster Museum Belfast BT9 5AB +44 (0) 28 9044 0000 Ulster Folk Museum Holywood BT18 0EU +44 (0) 28 9042 8428 Ulster Transport Museum Holywood BT18 0EU +44 (0) 28 9042 8428 Ulster American Folk Park Omagh BT78 5QU +44 (0) 28 8224 3292 Privacy statement Copyright and Takedown notice Our Cookies We use cookies to enhance your experience and improve functionality on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Click cookie preferences to find out more. I AcceptI Do Not AcceptSettings

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