Exhibitions and Events

 IRISH LINEN CENTRE & LISBURN MUSEUM

Exhibitions - JUNE/JULY 2008

• THE CASTLE GARDENS STORY

A small display of the story of the 400 years of history of Castle Gardens celebrating the recent completion of the restoration of the gardens. Guided historical tours of the Gardens are are available (see below).

• JEWELS PAST AND PRESENT

Part of the Ulster Museum’s touring exhibition programme, this exhibition displays historic jewellery from the 18^th to the early 20^th century and also jewellery from the Museum’s contemporary collection.

• CURATOR'S CHOICE

A display of some of the varied and interesting items in the Museum's collections, many of which have been donated by local people.

• LISBURN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Lisburn Historical Society was established in 1967 and has close ties with the Museum. Its monthly programme of lectures takes place at the Museum. In 2000, its collection which had been painstakingly built up in the early years, was handed over to Lisburn Borough Council for safe keeping in the Museum.

A small display of information and photographs from the Society's archives commemorate the founding of the Society. A number of pieces on display in Curator's Choice are from the Society's collection.

•  THE DUBOURDIEU FAMILY – HUGUENOTS OF LISBURN

A display of some rare surveying instruments, books and portraits dating back to the 18^th century which have recently been donated by the descendants of an old Huguenot family.

• THE GREAT FIRE OF LISBURN, 1707

A small exhibition in the Museum reception area commemorating the great fire of Lisburn which occurred on 20 April 1707. 

• FLAX TO FABRIC - THE STORY OF IRISH LINEN

Situated in Lisburn’s 17^th century Market House, this permanent exhibition features the story of the Irish linen industry from earliest times and includes skilled demonstrations of hand spinning of flax and hand loom weaving of fine linen cloth on original looms.  Visitors can see the finest costume, dress and household linens dating from a past when Irish linen from Lisburn was known world-wide.

Why not visit the Museum Shop and purchase an exclusive range of damask table linen with a ‘flax flower’ pattern designed by staff of Lisburn Museum. It’s uniquely available only in Lisburn.

• CASTLE GARDENS TOURS

The newly restored historic gardens, dating from the 17^th century, are open from 8.00am – 8.00pm daily. Guided historical walking tours of the gardens in Castle Street, starting at the Museum and lasting approx. 1 hour, are available free of charge. These must be prebooked (min. of 5 people) and the times and further information are available from Museum Reception staff.

ADMISSION  FREE TO ALL EXHIBITIONS

CLOSED SATURDAY 12 AND MONDAY 14 JULY

9.30am –5.00pm Monday – Saturday     

Tel. 028 9266 3377   

Email ilc.reception@lisburn.gov.uk