Museum of Orange Heritage

Museum of Orange Heritage Two interpretive centres based at Schomberg House, Belfast and Sloan's House, Loughgall. Showcasing the culture, history and traditions of the Orange Order

Belfast Opening Times:
Open from 10am to 5pm Mon - Sat. Last entry to the museum is at 4pm.

18/06/2026

๐ŸŽฅ Museum Moments

Every artefact has a story to tell.

In the latest instalment of our Museum Moments series, resident historian Jonathan Mattison takes a closer look at another fascinating item from the collection of the Museum of Orange Heritage, revealing some of the history and significance behind it.

These short videos offer just a glimpse into the remarkable collection on display at Schomberg House.

๐Ÿ“ Why not come along and discover the full story for yourself?

๐Ÿ“ฉ To arrange a visit or find out more:
[email protected]

๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐š๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ? We have you covered! Museum of Orange Heritage based on the Cregagh ...
08/06/2026

๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐š๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ?

We have you covered!

Museum of Orange Heritage based on the Cregagh Road Belfast, gives you an insight into the history and traditions of the Order, starting from the Glorious Revolution right through until the present day.

Entry is ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ and we are open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm (last admission is 4pm)

Why not bring your Lodge, Community Group, Church or Family and Friends?

Group tours can be booked in advance at no charge.

Why not have your Lodge meeting here with us prior to your tour.

Cafe at the Museum is on site with fresh food served daily.

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ D-Day โ€“ 6th JuneToday, we remember the courage, sacrifice and determination of those who took part in the D-Day landi...
06/06/2026

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ D-Day โ€“ 6th June

Today, we remember the courage, sacrifice and determination of those who took part in the D-Day landings of 6th June 1944.

On this day, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from N**i occupation and helping to secure the freedoms that many enjoy today.

Among those who served were countless members of the Orange Institution, who answered the call of duty alongside their comrades from across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and beyond.

As we mark this anniversary, we remember all those who served, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will remember them.

๐ŸŸ  Bank Holiday NoticePlease note that the Grand Lodge of Ireland offices and the Museum of Orange Heritage will be close...
22/05/2026

๐ŸŸ  Bank Holiday Notice

Please note that the Grand Lodge of Ireland offices and the Museum of Orange Heritage will be closed on Monday, 25th May for the Bank Holiday.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and look forward to welcoming visitors again when we reopen as normal on Tuesday.

๐Ÿ“š Welcoming another School to the Museum of Orange HeritageThis time It was our pleasure to welcome pupils from The Roya...
15/05/2026

๐Ÿ“š Welcoming another School to the Museum of Orange Heritage

This time It was our pleasure to welcome pupils from The Royal School Armagh to the Museum of Orange Heritage.

During their visit, students engaged in our interactive Handling Box sessions, exploring the Williamite War and the First World War, with insights from Jonathan Mattison.

Visits like these offer a valuable opportunity to bring history to life and deepen understanding through hands-on learning.

We hope everyone enjoyed their time with us and we look forward to seeing them again.

๐Ÿ“ฉ To arrange a school visit, please contact:
[email protected]

๐ŸŸ  New Additions to the Online Orange ArchiveFurther records have been added to our growing digital archive, continuing t...
14/05/2026

๐ŸŸ  New Additions to the Online Orange Archive

Further records have been added to our growing digital archive, continuing to expand access to the rich history of the Institution.

The latest additions include:

โ€ข Grand Lodge of England Reports (1876โ€“1890) โ€“ Printed Material
โ€ข Trinity College Dublin Minute Book (1830โ€“1839) โ€“ Manuscripts
โ€ข New Zealand Middle Island Reports (1880โ€“1904) โ€“ World Orangeism

An excellent resource for those interested in exploring Orange history in greater depth.

๐Ÿ”— Access the archive here: www.orangeheritage.co.uk/digitalarchive

๐Ÿ“š School Visit to the Museum of Orange HeritageWe were delighted to welcome pupils from Markethill High School to the Mu...
11/05/2026

๐Ÿ“š School Visit to the Museum of Orange Heritage

We were delighted to welcome pupils from Markethill High School to the Museum of Orange Heritage for a recent visit.

During their trip, the students took part in Handling Box sessions on the Williamite War and the First World War, led by Jonathan Mattison and David Scott, gaining a hands-on insight into key moments in history.

A sincere thank you to Markethill District for sponsoring the transport, helping make the visit possible.

We hope the pupils enjoyed their time with us and look forward to welcoming them back again in the future.

๐Ÿ“ฉ If you would like to organise a visit, please get in touch on the following email - [email protected]

01/05/2026

๐ŸŽฅ New Museum Series โ€“ Discover the Story

Weโ€™re launching a brand new series of weekly video snippets from the Museum of Orange Heritage, featuring our resident historian Jonathan Mattison.

Each week, Jonathan will offer a short insight into some of the remarkable artefacts and exhibits on display โ€” bringing their history, context and significance to life.

From unique items to powerful stories, this series will give you just a taste of what you can experience in person.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow along each week โ€” and why not plan a visit to see it all for yourself?

๐Ÿ“ Museum of Orange Heritage, 368 Cregagh Rd, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 9EY

Address

368 Cregagh Road
Belfast
BT69EY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+442890701122

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