Long-eared owl (Asio otus)
Long-eared owl (Asio otus)LMILC.1992.9, purchasedThere are many myths about owls, but what we do know about these birds is that they have exceptional hearing, special feathers that allow them to fly almost silently, and can [...]
Important donation of a portrait of James Corry (1772-1848) to the museum
Mr Michael Thomas, during a recent visit to the museum, gifted a portrait of his relative to the collection. Councillor Tim Mitchell, Communities and Wellbeing Chairman, kindly accepted this portrait of James Corry (1772-1848).As Secretary [...]
Object: Sir George Rawdon Portrait
In 2022 the museum acquired this portrait of Sir George Rawdon (1604-84). This acquisition was made possible through generous support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. About Sir George [...]
Photo: Lisburn in the snow, 1963
Do you remember the snow from 1963? According to the Met Office, the 'Big Freeze' of 1963 was one of coldest winters on record! Just after Christmas 1962 through to early March 1963, [...]
Print: The Lobby of the House of Commons, 1886
Lib. [Liborio Prosperi], The Lobby of the House of Commons, 1886 (LMILC.2012.50, purchased 2012). Lithograph print for Vanity Fair, 1886. This cartoon is of politicians and staff in the House of Commons lobby in early [...]
Object: Countess of Moira Portrait
In 2022 the museum acquired this portrait of Lady Elizabeth Hastings (1731-1808). This acquisition was made possible through generous support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. Elizabeth Hastings (1731-1808) [...]