Discover the best museums in Newtownards and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Newtownards, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Newtownards is a historic market town in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated at the northern tip of Strangford Lough. Founded in 1606 by Hugh Montgomery, the town has a rich heritage visible in its architecture, including the prominent 18th-century Market House and the ruins of Movilla Abbey, an ancient monastic site dating back to the 6th century.
The town center preserves its Georgian and Victorian character, while the iconic Scrabo Tower, built in 1857, stands as a distinctive landmark overlooking the area. Newtownards maintains a strong cultural identity through its local arts scene, annual festivals, and traditional crafts.
The town also serves as an important cultural and commercial hub for the surrounding Ards Peninsula region, hosting various community events and exhibitions throughout the year.
This overview contains all museums in and around Newtownards. Curious about which museums there are in Newtownards? These are the museums:
This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Newtownards. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Newtownards? The following exhibitions are on display:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Newtownards.
