Museum with rotating exhibits on regional history dating to the Bronze Age, plus a cafe & shop.
At a glance
#12 of 13 Tourist attractions in BangorLocalGuideWorld score: 4.52
Rating breakdown
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5 ★70%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★2%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of North Down Museum?
- North Down Museum is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 265 reviews.
- How does North Down Museum rank in Bangor?
- North Down Museum is #12 of 13 Tourist attractions in Bangor by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is North Down Museum located?
- Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor BT20 4BT, United Kingdom — 3.4 km from the center of Bangor.
- How can I contact North Down Museum?
- Phone: +44 28 9127 1200 · Website: andculture.org.uk
Lovely relaxed museum worth a visit but be careful driving there as the Castle Park road has more potholes and ditches than level tarmac. Get a coffee and a slice in the gorgeous bright cafe to ease your whiplash and pain after banging through the road.
Enjoyed the very well put-together museum, chatted with a knowledgeable attendant, dressed up in monk robes, and walked the beautiful arboretum & wall garden.
Great place to visit.. amazing welcoming staff and the entry is free of charge..The museum is situated in a lovely park where you can take an additional walk. Also the coffee place has a nice atmosphere and great coffee. Really worth seeing.
A very well done small museum. Dressing as a monk was fun and there were lots of things for kids to do: costumes, coloring pages and more! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Interesting museum in part of Bangor Castle which focuses on local history from bronze age to modern day. There's a nice exhibition on vikings and there's a replica of a viking longhouse to walk through. There's plenty to keep children interested and the climate change exhibition shows that the museum is keeping up to date with the latest topics of interest. There's a lovely cafe with indoor and courtyard seating and a great little shop to visit. The cafe is open everyday. The museum is free to visit and open everyday except Monday. When you've finished at the museum, you can walk around the Castle Park and the Castle walled garden.
Visited here again to see another exhibition that was free entry. It is great to view local talent and I only wish we could see more of these events on display. Well done to the crafters involved and to the museum for a wonderful decision
A hidden gem. A few minutes walk from Bangor station, in the opposite direction to the one most people go, towards the Marina, but very worth it. Within it is a fantastic cafe that does a really lovely lunch, with the owner being very personable and eager that you enjoy your break. The museum is within a grand old building itself and is a really interesting insight into the history of the immediate area. Definitely worth a couple of hours of your time.
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