Summer programme 2021 This year our popular Flaxie summer workshops will be based in our ‘out-door’ gallery Castle Gardens! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30am - 11:45am & 2pm - 3:15pm. Starting Tuesday 20th July and finishing on Thursday 19th August. To help adhere to social distancing all children [...]
Flaxie is getting ready for Easter. Join in with the fun activity song Sleeping Bunnies and have a go at making bunny ears to wear using our free printable craft sheet. Sleeping bunnies This is one of Flaxie's favourite action songs. Imagine you are a bunny, when the song starts [...]
"Spring is sprung, the grass is ris. I wonders where the birdies is. They say the birds is on the wing. Ain't that absurd? I always thought the wing was on the bird." Welcome spring with Flaxie by creating your own miniature garden using our tutorial and templates. We also have a free downloadable [...]
Join in with Flaxie to make your own decoration for St Patrick's day. This Leprechaun holding a leaping rainbow is sure to bring a little magic to your day! To create a Leprechaun with a leaping rainbow you will need to download the free printables [...]
Flaxie Buds Bonanza 2021 Activity Create your own treasure hunt at home. Join us to help celebrate Flaxie's 5th birthday by having a treasure hunt at home. This fun activity will have you hunting for Flaxie in your own house, and puzzling over some challenge questions. Download the FREE printable pack HERE to get started. [...]
Flaxie Buds Bonanza 2021 Make it at home: Cupcake craft This year Lisburn Museum is celebrating Flaxie's 5th birthday virtually. Today we are making a decorative birthday cupcake. A limited number of support packs are available to compliment the crafts for the Flaxie Buds Bonanza. Please get in touch if [...]
Investigate Lisburn Museum with Flaxie I was in lockdown in Lisburn And all through the Market house Nothing was stirring Not even a city mouse. Suddenly the Flax in the museum was shaking I stayed really still In my shoes I was quaking But then I smiled when who did appear It was Flaxie [...]
Flaxie Buds Bonanza 2021 Party Hats and Crowns Join us to help celebrate Flaxie's 5th birthday by making a party hat or crown to wear This craft uses some supplies you might already have at home, here are some ideas to use. Scrap card - cereal boxes or tissue boxes work [...]
Flaxie's birthday scavenger hunt (at home!) Flaxie is having an Imagination Birthday Party this year. Can you help gather all the supplies you will need to go to the party? Print out the FREE activity pack HERE and see if you can find all the items! Good luck!! [...]
Flaxie Buds Bonanza 2021 Lisburn Museum welcomes all the Flaxie Buds and their families to join in for a VIRTUAL celebration of Flaxie's 5th birthday in 2021. There will be activities posted on the VIRTUAL MUSEUM from Saturday 27th February 2021 to get everyone in the party spirit. With party art activities, a [...]
Winter Talks Programme 2020 feat Pearse Lawlor, Chris Magill, Brian Walker, Cormac Moore, Alan Parkinson and Patricia Marsh We are pleased to announce our Winter 2020/2021 online talks programme, supported by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Good Relations Programme. The talks are free and will take place online via Youtube at 7pm (the previously scheduled [...]
Video: Flaxie Buds Halloween Workshop - Dancing Ghosts Join us for one of our popular Flaxie Buds Halloween Workshops...but at home! Today's craft is making a dancing ghosts toy! This craft uses some supplies you might already have at home, here are some alternatives you could use if not. Tissue paper - [...]
Video: Flaxie Buds Halloween Workshop - Paper Plate Pumpkin Today's Halloween craft involves making a paper plate pumpkin decoration! This craft uses some supplies you might already have at home, here are some alternatives you could use if not. Paper Plate - Draw around a plate on to card from a cereal [...]
Video: Flaxie Buds Halloween Workshop - The Mummies Cat Join us for one of our popular Flaxie Buds Halloween Workshops...but at home! Today's craft is making The Mummies Cat, and it is inspired by the Egyptian display in Museum! This craft uses some supplies you might already have at home..but if [...]
Free Historical Walking Tours Join our expert guides, and explore Lisburn's rich history, from significant buildings and streets in the town, to the graves and monuments of some of Lisburn's most famous residents. The tours celebrate Positive Ageing Month. If you would like to find out more, maybe meet new people and enjoy [...]
Flaxie Summer Workshops 2018 Our FREE popular summer workshops will start on Monday 16th July and will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (finishing on Wednesday 22nd August). Workshops are one hour long from 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm. Booking is essential, please contact museum reception on 028 9266 3377 or ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Workshops will change daily and [...]
Sir Richard Wallace Bicentenary FAMILY EVENT Wallace PARK, Lisburn 23 June 2018 • 11AM-2PM Seymour Marquee A cornucopia of crafts, art and artistry! An opportunity to view the work of handcrafters, browse a little and perhaps purchase a unique hand-crafted gift. A chance to support local arts and crafts. Conway Marquee Free drop-in activities [...]
Flaxie Summer Workshops 2017 Our popular summer workshops start on Monday 17th July 2017! They run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 16th August. Morning sessions start at 11am-12.30 and afternoon session 2pm-3.30pm. All ages are welcome but please note places must be booked in advance, contact museum reception to book your place: 028 9266 [...]
Free Easter Workshops at Lisburn Museum Join us on Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st March 2016 for our popular Easter workshops! Our Free Easter Workshops at Lisburn Museum have proven a huge hit over the years, so come join us! No need to book - just call in for some family fun! Morning sessions run from [...]
Irish Linen History at the Ulster Scots Centre This spring 2016 explore the history of Irish Linen at the Ulster Scots Centre. As part of a series of lunchtime talks and demonstrations staff will be on hand on Tuesday 8th March to discuss the history of Ireland's most important industry. The talk is part of [...]
Visit Santa in his Living Room at Lisburn Museum Ho, Ho, Ho! Visit Santa in his Living Room at Lisburn Museum! Arriving by sleigh on his favourite reindeer on Saturday 29th November at 10:45am, your little ones can visit his Victorian grotto and receive a FREE gift, or meet Rudolph in Market Square from 11am-1.30pm [...]
Autumn Events Programme 2015 Please browse our Autumn Events Programme (2015) or download it here.
Lisburn Museum’s FREE summer workshops start on Saturday 1st August 2015. They will run Monday – Saturday (until 29th August) morning session 10am – 12pm and afternoon session 2.30 – 4.30pm. For those who prefer to be a guaranteed place, pre-booking is available this year. Drop-in visitors are also welcome but not advisable for large [...]
Free Drop-in Workshops: Science Week On March 7th we are running another popular 'drop-in' workshops, come along with the family and enjoy our FREE science week programme. All ages welcome, workshops are free of charge and there is no need to book - just come along. Morning sessions from 10am-12.00 or afternoon 2pm-4pm, you can stay as long [...]
Drop-in Valentine's Day Workshops at the museum On Valentine's day (make a note in your diary, it's this Saturday!) we are running our popular 'drop-in' workshops, come along with the family and make a Valentine craft. All ages welcome, workshops are free of charge and there is no need to book - just come along. [...]
Visit Santa at Lisburn Museum! (2015) Ho, Ho, Ho! Visit Santa at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum! Arriving by sleigh on his favourite reindeer on Saturday 29th November at 10:45am, your little ones can visit his Victorian grotto and receive a FREE gift, or meet Rudolph in Market Square from 11am-1.30pm (29th only)! [...]
Halloween Workshops at Lisburn Museum Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2014 Call into the museum for some Halloween-themed crafts! Morning sessions start at 9.30 - 12.00 Afternoon sessions 2pm - 4pm These are FREE drop in workshops (so no need to book) Workshops will change daily - call museum reception 028 9266 3377 to hear the [...]
