The body responsible for promoting and supporting contemporary craft and applied arts in Northern Ireland by offering programmes, activities and initiatives that promote the sector as an integral part of the region's economic and cultural infrastructure.

The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh is the ideal place to learn the story of the Irish who left these shores. Situated at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains on the banks of the River Strule, just outside Omagh, this award winning museum is approximately one and a half hours from Belfast.

Golden Thread Gallery is Northern Ireland’s leading international contemporary visual arts organisation. This large-scale visual arts venue based in Belfast city centre provides a diverse programme of high quality exhibitions and participatory activities.

Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an Egyptian Mummy and see modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum. As Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present, the museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences and free to all visitors. 

Located in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter The War Memorial was opened in 2007. It replaced an earlier building -
Memorial House - which was situated in Waring Street on a site which was bombed during the Blitz in 1941.  The exhibition is free of charge to visitors.

The Belfast Barge is Belfast's latest maritime themed visitor attraction located beside Belfast Waterfront and minutes from the city centre.  This 600 ton barge moored at Lanyon Quay houses a vibrant interactive museum which tells the story of Belfast's proud maritime history.   Also onboard is café and a multi-use space which can be used as an exhibition / theatre facility, conference, cinema or music venue.

Located near the centre of St Patrick's cathedral city, a visit to Armagh County Museum is an ideal way to experience a flavour of the orchard county. The unique character of the museum’s architecture makes it one of the most distinctive buildings in the city. Here you will find collections reflecting the lives of people who have lived and worked in Armagh. .

Cockle Row Cottages have displays of tourist information and heritage information in an authentic 1910 atmosphere, local crafts are also on sail, the harbour has links with the ship Eagle Wing which set sail for America in1636.

A centrally located gallery that supplies quality signed limited edition prints and sculptures by leading established and emerging artists. Gallery Services include interest free credit, home approval and a bespoke framing service. The gallery has a full calendar of events throughout the year, including exclusive exhibitions with artist appearances.