National museums, archives and heritage in Northern Ireland

FLAME. the Gasworks Museum of Ireland

44 Irish Quarter West

Carrickfergus BT38 8AT

028 9336 9575

www.flamegasworks.co.uk

Carrickfergus boasts Ireland’s sole surviving coal gasworks and is one of only three left in the British Isles. Visit this unique site and see how gas was made from coal in Europe’s largest set of hoizontal retorts. You’ll also get a great view of the town from the top of the gasholder.

Collections: Besides the gasworks, FLAME also has an extensive collection of gas appliances and a library on the gas industry.

General Register Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI)

Oxford House, 49 – 55 Chichester Street,

Belfast BT1 4HL

0300 200 7890

goo.gl/q16ah4

The General Register Office for Northern Ireland administers marriage law and the registration of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and adoption in Northern Ireland.

Irish Heritage Association

A.204 Portview, 310 Newtownards Road

Belfast BT4 1HE

028 90455325

goo.gl/C7FC9b

This association is involved in the Rally of Settler Families as well as several clann gatherings.

Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

Market Square

Lisburn BT28 1AG

028 92 663377

www.lisburnmuseum.com

The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum houses a major exhibition of the history of Irish Linen, an interactive gallery with hands on participation in linen manufacturing processes; an audio-visual presentation on the lives of workers in a Victorian factory setting and hand loom weavers producing linen on restored 19th century looms.

National Museums Northern Ireland

Cultra

Holywood BT18 0EU

0845 608 0000

www.nmni.com

Across three unique sites, we care for and present the inspirational collections that reflect the creativity, innovation, history, culture and people of Northern Ireland.

North of Ireland Family History Society

Graduate School of Education, Queen�s university of Belfast, 69 University Street

Belfast BT7 1HL

www.nifhs.org

The objective of the society is to foster an interest in family history with special reference to families with roots in the North of Ireland and their descendants, wherever they may be.

Northern Ireland Museums Council

6 Crescent Gardens,

Belfast BT7 1NS

028 9055 0215

www.nimc.co.uk

The Northern Ireland Museums Council is a company with charitable status that was established under Ministerial order in 1993. It is managed by a Board, composed of representatives from the regional and national museums in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland War Memorial

21 Talbot Street

Belfast BT1 2LD

www.niwarmemorial.org

It is the mission of NIWM to enrich people’s understanding of the contribution of the people of Northern Ireland in two world wars by preserving and displaying a unique collection. We deliver a programme of engaging displays and enjoyable events to visitors and tourists from around the world and reach out to everyone in Northern Ireland through a programme of learning and education.

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)

2 Titanic Boulevard

Belfast BT3 9HQ

028 9025 5905

www.proni.gov.uk

PRONI holds a diverse range of archives from official and private sources, including church and school registers, court records, wills, land valuation and landed estate records.

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

Whitehead Excursion Station, Castleview Road

Whitehead BT38 9NA

028 2826 0803

www.steamtrainsireland.com

The RPSI was formed in 1964 to preserve in working order steam locomotives and other rolling stock built for the Irish railway system, from 1850 to the present day. The RPSI maintains a museum at Whitehead and operates steam-hauled excursions over the present day Irish railway network for families and enthusiasts.

Society of Genealogists Northern Ireland (SGNI)

www.sgni.net

The society of Genealogists Northern Ireland (SGNI) comprises commercial genealogists based in the six counties of Northern Ireland (Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry (Derry), Tyrone) who adhere to our Code of Practice.

Ulster Historical Foundation

49 Malone Road

Belfast BT9 6RY

028 9066 1988

www.ancestryireland.com

Discover your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestry with Ulster Historical Foundation. The Foundation has online records and publications available to help you discover your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors.