County Antrim Archives and Libraries

Archives
British Newspaper Archive (County Antrim) Website: British Newspaper Archive (County Antrim)

Community Archives and Heritage Group (Northern Ireland) Website: Community Archives and Heritage Group (Northern Ireland)

County Antrim Genealogy Archives Website: County Antrim Genealogy Archives

General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency Colby House Stranmillis Court Belfast BT9 5RR UK Telephone: 0300 200 7890 Email: [mailto:gro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk gro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk] Website: General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI)
 * The General Register Office for Northern Ireland (GRO) is located within the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency and is responsible for the administration of marriage and civil partnership law; the registration of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and adoptions; the maintenance of registration records; and the production of birth, deaths, marriage, civil partnership and adoption certificates on request.

Ireland Genealogy Projects (County Antrim) Website: Ireland Genealogy Projects (County Antrim)

The Irish Archives (County Antrim) Website: The Irish Archives (County Antrim)

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) 2 Titanic Boulevard Belfast BT3 9HQ UK Telephone: 028 9027 8757 / 0303 123 1114 Email: [mailto:proni@communities-ni.gov.uk proni@communities-ni.gov.uk] Email #2: [mailto:ni@ico.org.uk ni@ico.org.uk] Website: Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)


 * The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official archive for Northern Ireland.

Libraries
Antrim Library 10 Railway Street Antrim BT41 4AE UK Telephone: 028 9446 1942 Email: [mailto:antrim.library@librariesni.org.uk antrim.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Antrim Library

Ballycastle Library 15 Leyland Road Ballycastle BT54 6DT UK Telephone: 028 2076 2566 Email: [mailto:ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Ballycastle Library

Ballyclare Library School Street Ballyclare BT39 9BE UK Telephone: 028 9335 2269 Email: [mailto:ballyclare.library@librariesni.org.uk ballyclare.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Ballyclare Library

Ballymena Central Library 5 Pat's Brae Ballymena BT43 5AX UK Telephone: 028 2563 3950 Email: [mailto:ballymena.library@librariesni.org.uk ballymena.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Ballymena Central Library

Ballymoney Library Rodden Foot Queen Street Ballymoney BT53 6JB UK Telephone: 028 2766 3589 Email: [mailto:ballymoney.library@librariesni.org.uk ballymoney.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Ballymoney Library

Broughshane Library Main Street Broughshane BT42 4JW UK Telephone: 028 2586 1613 Email: [mailto:broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Broughshane Library

Carnlough Library Town Hall Carnlough BT44 0EU UK Telephone: 028 2888 5552 Email: [mailto:carnlough.library@librariesni.org.uk carnlough.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Carnlough Library

Carrickfergus Library 2 Joymount Court Carrickfergus BT38 7DQ UK Telephone: 028 9336 2261 Email: [mailto:carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Carrickfergus Library

Cloughfern Library 2A Kings Crescent Newtownabbey BT37 0DH UK Telephone: 028 9085 4789 Email: [mailto:cloughfern.library@librariesni.org.uk cloughfern.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Cloughfern Library

Crumlin Library Orchard Road Crumlin BT29 4SD UK Telephone: 028 9442 3066 Email: [mailto:crumlin.library@librariesni.org.uk crumlin.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Crumlin Library

Cushendall Library Mill Street Cushendall BT44 0RR UK Telephone: 028 2177 1297 Email: [mailto:cushendall.library@librariesni.org.uk cushendall.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Cushendall Library

Glengormley Library 40 Carnmoney Road Newtownabbey BT36 6HP UK Telephone: 028 9083 3797 Email: [mailto:glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Glengormley Library

Greenisland Library 17 Glassillan Grove Greenisland BT38 8TE UK Telephone: 028 9086 5419 Email: [mailto:greenisland.library@librariesni.org.uk greenisland.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Greenisland Library

Greystone Library Greystone Road Antrim BT41 1JW UK Telephone: 028 9446 3891 Email: [mailto:greystone.library@librariesni.org.uk greystone.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Greystone Library

Kells and Connor Library 5 Main Street Kells, Ballymena BT42 3JH UK Telephone: 028 2589 0019 Email: [mailto:kellsandconnor.library@librariesni.org.uk kellsandconnor.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Kells and Connor Library

Larne Library 36 Pound Street Larne BT40 1SQ UK Telephone: 028 2827 7047 Email: [mailto:larne.library@librariesni.org.uk larne.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Larne Library

Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North Belfast BT1 5GB UK Telephone: 028 9032 1707 Email: [mailto:info@linenhall.com info@linenhall.com] Website: Linen Hall Library


 * The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the only remaining library in Ireland that still generates a proportion of its income from membership. The Library is free to enter and enjoy, and is housed in a stunning Victorian former linen warehouse in the picturesque Donegall Square, across from Belfast City Hall.

Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street Lisburn BT28 1FJ UK Telephone: 028 9266 9345 Email: [mailto:lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Lisburn City Library

Portglenone Library 19 Townhill Road Portglenone BT44 8AD UK Telephone: 028 2582 2228 Email: [mailto:portglenone.library@librariesni.org.uk portglenone.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Portglenone Library

Portrush Library 12 Causeway Street Portrush BT56 8AB UK Telephone: 028 7082 3718 Email: [mailto:portrush.library@librariesni.org.uk portrush.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Portrush Library

Randalstown Library 34 New Street Randalstown BT41 3AF UK Telephone: 028 9447 2725 Email: [mailto:randalstown.library@librariesni.org.uk randalstown.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Randalstown Library

Rathcoole Library 2 Rosslea Way Newtownabbey BT37 9BJ UK Telephone: 028 9085 1157 Email: [mailto:rathcoole.library@librariesni.org.uk rathcoole.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Rathcoole Library

Whitehead Library 17B Edward Road Whitehead BT38 9QB UK Telephone: 028 9335 3249 Email: [mailto:whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk] Website: Whitehead Library

Museums
Ballycastle Museum 61 Castle St Ballycastle BT54 6AS UK Telephone: 028 2076 2942 Email: [mailto:ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk] Website: Ballycastle Museum Website #2: Ballycastle Museum


 * The Ballycastle museum is housed in the 18th century courthouse and market building. The Collection includes the very important and fine Irish Homes Industries Workshop which was part on the Arts and Crafts Revival in Ireland.

Ballymoney Museum 1 Townhead St Ballymoney BT53 6BE UK Telephone: 028 2766 0230 Email: [mailto:cms@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk cms@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk] Email #2: [mailto:ballymoneyvic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk ballymoneyvic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk] Website: Ballymoney Museum Website #2: Ballymoney Museum


 * From Mesolithic to Motorcycles, discover the history, beauty and mystery of Ballymoney. The permanent exhibition explores the heritage of Ballymoney over the past 9,000 years and includes an exciting exhibition on the heroes of motorcycle road racing. The museum also has a History Resource Area that contains information useful for genealogical research.

The Braid Ballymena Town Hall Museum and Arts Centre 1 - 29 Bridge Street Ballymena BT43 5EJ UK Telephone: 028 2563 5077 Email: [mailto:braid.enquiries@midandeastantrim.gov.uk braid.enquiries@midandeastantrim.gov.uk] Website: The Braid


 * Named after the river that runs through Ballymena, the Braid weaves together history, arts, and culture alongside contemporary conference, tourism, and civic facilities on a site that has been for centuries the centre of local civic life.

Carrickfergus Museum 11 Antrim Street Carrickfergus BT38 7DG UK Telephone: 028 9335 8241 Email: [mailto:carrickfergusmuseums@midandeastantrim.gov.uk carrickfergusmuseums@midandeastantrim.gov.uk] Website: Carrickfergus Museum Website #2: Carrickfergus Museum


 * Local museum interpreting the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding area, with artefacts of treasure excavated in Carrickfergus.

Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum Market Square Lisburn BT28 1AG UK Telephone: 028 9266 3377 Email: [mailto:ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk] Website: Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum Website #2: Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum


 * The mission of the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum is to present, preserve, and interpret through collection, research, exhibitions, and educational programmes, the Irish Linen Industry and the history and heritage of Lisburn and district.

Irish Republican History Museum 5 - 7 Conway Pl Belfast BT13 2DA UK Telephone: 028 9024 0504 Email: [mailto:eileenhickeymuseum@yahoo.com eileenhickeymuseum@yahoo.com] Website: Irish Republican History Museum


 * Across the museum’s tightly confined space is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, produced by prisoners throughout the history of internment and imprisonment of republicans in Ireland.

Larne Museum and Arts Centre 2 Victoria Rd Larne BT40 1RN UK Telephone: 028 2826 2443 Email: [mailto:marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk] Website: Larne Museum and Arts Centre Website #2: Larne Museum and Arts Centre


 * The Main Gallery hosts permanent displays reflecting the agricultural, industrial, military, and maritime history of the area. Larne is a principal gateway into Northern Ireland and the strong maritime links of this east Antrim coastal community are portrayed through a variety of exhibits relating to the first roll-on, roll-off ferries, the Royal Navy, and the Princess Victoria disaster. Larne’s rural hinterland, which includes two of the nine glens of Antrim, is well represented in the museum’s folk life display. The War and Conflict section hosts objects from the Home Rule Crisis, Larne Gun Running, and the First and Second World Wars.

Northern Ireland War Memorial 21 Talbot St Belfast BT1 2LD UK Telephone: 028 9032 0392 Email: [mailto:info@niwarmemorial.org info@niwarmemorial.org] Website: Northern Ireland War Memorial


 * Situated in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter beside St Anne’s Cathedral, the War Memorial is an Accredited Museum which is a ‘must see’ for anybody with an interest in Northern Ireland’s role in the two world wars. The museum tells the story of the Belfast Blitz in 1941, the Ulster Home Guard, the role played by women in the war and the presence of US forces from 1942 to 1944.

Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre Rathlin Island Ballycastle BT54 6RT UK Telephone: 028 2076 2024 Email: [mailto:ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk] Website: Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre


 * Spend time in the Boathouse Visitor Centre for a dip into Rathlin's history. The Boathouse houses a collection of displays, photographs, images, and articles gathering the Island's past and present together.

Ulster Museum Botanic Ct Belfast BT9 5AB UK Telephone: 028 9044 0000 Email: [mailto:info@nmni.com info@nmni.com] Website: Ulster Museum Website #2: Ulster Museum Website #3: Ulster Museum Website #4: Ulster Museum


 * The Ulster Museum offers something for art lovers, history buffs, excited children, and the curious. Our collections take you across Ireland and to all corners of the globe. The museum tells the story of the people of the north of Ireland from earliest times to the present day.

For a list of County Antrim museums, go to List of museums in Northern Ireland in Wikipedia.