Museum of Orange Heritage - Schomberg House
Museum of Orange Heritage - Schomberg House
Museum of Orange Heritage - Schomberg House
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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FREE ENTRY The Museum of Orange Heritage's Belfast site is located at the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland's Headquarters, 'Schomberg House' in East Belfast. ​ The site focuses on the history and traditions of the Orange Institution, beginning with the Glorious Revolution and travelling through to the modern day. ​ There is a strong focus on Orangeism around the World with a fascinating collection which enhances the story of the Institution. ​ The Museum features a number of interactive exhibits and includes a Café on site. ​ A replica Lodge Room includes a Memorial Backlit Window which commemorates the more than 300 Orange members who were killed during the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland.
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NIrelandMikey
N Ireland2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Fantastic day. Very informative tour, excellent displays and great meal. Thanks Coleen and team Gillian
Written 19 November 2023
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Hi Mikey, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review! We look forward to you visiting us again soon :)
Written 22 November 2023
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Ian S
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Business
We undertook this tour as part of a University student field trip focused on Northern Ireland and the 'Troubles'. We were keen to ensure we received an insight into perspectives drawn from all sides and that is what we got. This Museum is well worth a visit. The displays were clearly laid out and covered the range of history associated with Orange Heritage. The staff were friendly, approachable and the excellent guide provided information that was both informative and balanced. We will come again but we will need to add more time to the visit (at least 90 minutes) as there is so much to see and read.
Written 30 October 2023
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Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour with David and we will certainly pass on your kind comments. We hope to see you again soon for a longer tour :)
Written 1 November 2023
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Ryan K
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We had a fantastic guided tour on Wednesday night. Sarah was very knowledgeable and answered any questions asked. The museum shop was also great.
Written 26 October 2023
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Hi Ryan, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour and we will certainly pass your comments on to your tour guide Sarah. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Written 30 October 2023
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id2010
Portadown, UK60 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
this was a community group day out which was encompassing many different events.
the museum tour was absolutely outstanding and i cannot wait to return to show my wife and family around it.
the tour guide was informative,goodhumoured and basically liked the craic.
he was able to explain things without putting people into a coma.
our age group was from 8 to 85 and each and everyone was delighted with the tour and the guide,forgive me tour guide as i have forgotten your name!!!
i will be trying to get back to the museum before autumn.
regards to everyone
david vennard.
the museum tour was absolutely outstanding and i cannot wait to return to show my wife and family around it.
the tour guide was informative,goodhumoured and basically liked the craic.
he was able to explain things without putting people into a coma.
our age group was from 8 to 85 and each and everyone was delighted with the tour and the guide,forgive me tour guide as i have forgotten your name!!!
i will be trying to get back to the museum before autumn.
regards to everyone
david vennard.
Written 14 July 2023
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Hi David,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was the Museum Curator, Dr. Jonathan Mattison and I have passed your comments on it him. We hope to see you and your family soon :)
Written 17 July 2023
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Stephen B
1 contribution
Jun 2023
Very informative and well balanced tour. Definitely worth a visit . You will be presently surprised from the information provided
Written 14 June 2023
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Hi Stephen,
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour and hope to see you again soon :)
Written 19 June 2023
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Colingc
Twickenham, UK67 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Wanted to find out more about Orange heritage and background.
We did a self guided tour.
Lot's of detail and memorabilia.
Staff really welcoming and the place is immaculate as is the excellent cafe next door.
Well worth a visit
We did a self guided tour.
Lot's of detail and memorabilia.
Staff really welcoming and the place is immaculate as is the excellent cafe next door.
Well worth a visit
Written 27 March 2023
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Hi There! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you enjoyed the Museum, we will have a new exhibition on starting from May, be sure to come back and see us :)
Written 28 March 2023
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Heather
Belfast, UK8 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We were a group of 16 adults, mostly senior citizens, and we very much enjoyed the tour of the Museum. We were warmly welcomed by the reception staff and our guide Sarah was extremely knowledgeable, engaging and good fun. Lots of very interesting exhibits, memorabilia and displays. We learned a lot! There were plenty of seats around the museum, a lift and level access. Thoroughly recommend a visit - and a visit to the cafe too, we had lovely scones, tray bakes and tea/coffee.
Written 9 March 2023
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Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated. We are so happy that you all enjoyed yourselves and look forward to welcoming you back for more treats in the Cafe!
Written 10 March 2023
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William J
2 contributions
Feb 2023
I attended a guided tour as part of a group of eight people on a Saturday morning. We all had an amazing experience with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, David Scott. I learned more about my history in the first ten minutes than I ever did in school. The artifacts were incredible and the whole tour was a really enjoyable and educational experience. Our party was made up of young and older people and we all thought the same.
David made it a very warm and personal experience and I would really encourage anyone who has never visited The Museum of Orange Heritage to get in touch to arrange a tour of their own. The shop was very good with a wide range of affordable gifts and souvenirs.
We finished off with tea, coffee and sandwiches from the Cafe at the Museum which were excellent. All in all a wonderful day out at a very affordable price.Well done everyone concerned.
David made it a very warm and personal experience and I would really encourage anyone who has never visited The Museum of Orange Heritage to get in touch to arrange a tour of their own. The shop was very good with a wide range of affordable gifts and souvenirs.
We finished off with tea, coffee and sandwiches from the Cafe at the Museum which were excellent. All in all a wonderful day out at a very affordable price.Well done everyone concerned.
Written 8 February 2023
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Hi! Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will certainly pass on your comments to David and the Cafe. We hope to see you again soon.
Written 8 February 2023
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Richard S
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Fantastic visit to the museum , Thank you to the cafe for breakfast it was delicious and to David for the tour , his knowledge is second to none ,an absolute gentleman, thanks again , highly recommended, we will be back
Written 24 October 2022
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Hi! Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your tour, we will pass your comments on to David!
Written 25 October 2022
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stuart a
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We recently visited as a group from Scotland. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and our guide David was first class and very knowledgable.
The alterations have transformed the museum and well worth a visit.
Would absolutely recommend the tour.
The alterations have transformed the museum and well worth a visit.
Would absolutely recommend the tour.
Written 26 September 2022
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Hi Stuart, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We will pass on your compliments to David. We hope to see you back again soon.
Written 13 October 2022
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