Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

29/05/2026

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the USA, we are delighted to announce an exciting upcoming talk by Ronnie Hanna, ‘Presbyterians, Puritans and the American Declaration of Independence’, on Thursday 18 June at 7pm.

This talk outlines the historical context of the foundation document of the United States, and explores two key influences on its ideas: the migration of Ulster Presbyterians to the colonies and the earlier impact of English Puritanism. Together, these traditions shaped the Declaration's emphasis on democracy and individual rights.

Book now: https://buff.ly/ofOx6Df

28/05/2026

An important update about our museum service today: ⬇️

Please be aware that The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum is currently closed following a fire incident in the building earlier today. The building was safely evacuated and the Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene.

The museum will remain closed to the public for the rest of today.

Thank you for your understanding.

26/05/2026

With the lovely weather, we figured it was time to pop into 'Melting Moments' for a 'poke'. 🍦☀️ How did their ice cream measure up?

Market Place, 1994: https://buff.ly/Nq2IB6S

25/05/2026

Drink in the cool breeze in Lisburn artist Anna Cheyne's Secret Garden in our new exhibition, Life of a Lisburn Artist!

https://www.lisburnmuseum.com/events/anna-cheyne-life-of-a-lisburn-artist/

21/05/2026

It's International Tea Day, and we're off to Philly for a cuppa! ☕ This point paper was designed for a renowned department store in Philadelphia, USA, established in 1861 by John Wanamaker. There's also a link to Lisburn – find out more here: https://buff.ly/PAzbLdb

19/05/2026

Railway Street, c.1980. 🚗 Sometimes you just need to stop, have a wee rest, and let the world pass you by ... but there are probably better places to do that than Lisburn windowsills!

14/05/2026

What is Lisburn famous for? 🤔 A prized bull probably didn't come to mind! 🐮

With Balmoral Show on this week, we've taken a look at the renowned Shorthorn bull, 'Soubadar', in a recent post. He was bred by local linen baron, Jonathan Richardson of Glenmore, in the mid-19th century. 👨‍🌾 Read more here: https://buff.ly/pU57iv5

A lot of fuss about a bull that once grazed a few fields near Lisburn!

13/05/2026

We hope everyone has a great time at Balmoral Show over the next few days! 🐑 Did you know that flax and linen production used to play a key role in local agriculture? 🌾The economy of rural Ireland depended on the industry. You can find out more in our exhibition, 'Flax to Fabric: the Story of Irish Linen'.

Open Mon to Sat, 9:30am - 5pm

More info: https://buff.ly/BnkrnBW

12/05/2026

We had a sweet tooth today, and decided to go back in time to 1980 for a delicious bar of chocolate from McClenahan's! 🍫 What are your memories of the shop on Wesley Street?

Image: https://buff.ly/pvZe30h

12/05/2026

Arrghh, me hearties!!! 🏴‍☠️ Grand it be to welcome aboard the fine crew o’ Brownlee Primary School’s P2 class fer their yearly pirate escapade to Castle Gardens! Not a single landlubber among ye, that be certain, an’ shiver me timbers ye all scrubbed up finer than a captain’s quarters! 🦜💰

Ok, enough of the pirate speech ... ye have our oath!