Whats On

The Great War Evening: Talk
and Living History Demonstration

Thursday 27th November

The Mid-Antrim Museum is pleased to host an evening of discussion and living history demonstrations with Philip Orr, Great War historian and Trench Line Lectures. There will also be a special viewing of the exhibition Ballymena and the Great War.Join us for an overview of this defining period of Irish history which continues to fascinate succeeding generations. Philip Orr's seminal book, The Road to the Somme, which was recently republished this year, features the moving accounts of several veterans recorded in the 1980s. Authenic pieces of kit and weaponry used during the battle will be on display and members of the audience will have the opportunity to see and handle many of these historic artefacts.

Trip to the Somme Heritage Centre

Saturday 6th December

The Ballymena Community History Partnership in conjunction with the Mid-Antrim Museums Service are excited to announce a day trip to the Somme Heritage Centre on Saturday 6th December. The centre examines Ireland's role in the Great War with special reference to the 3 local volunteer Divisions: the 36th (Ulster) Divsion and the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions. Guided tours bring the visitor back in time to 1910 where they learn about the Home Rule Crisis, recruiting and training of men and life in the trenches. Highlights include reconstructed trenches of the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

From Tullygrawley School: creativity in a country classroom

Now until December 6th

RL Russell taught for 34 years, from 1923 until 1957, as Master at Tullygrawley Public Elementary School in Cullybackey. This exhibition celebrates the extraordinary artistic results that Russell obtained from his pupils.

Drawing Studies: A Celebration

Now until 6th December

This exhibition showcases the work of artists inspired by works exhibited in the National Gallery of Ireland through the museum's Drawing Studies course. The varied selection of drawings on display bear testament to the thrillling response by just a small sample of the many who, over the years, have participated in the National Gallery of Ireland's very popular programme of Drawing Studies.