The Belfast Barge Maritime Museum 2026

The Belfast Barge, the MV 'Confiance', is the home of the permanent exhibition, “The Greatest Story Never Told”. This interactive display tells the story of the industries of the River Lagan and the men and women who worked along it. It is crammed full of artefacts from Harland & Wolfe and wonderful visual displays giving the oral history of the workers of the Lagan.

Contacts

Operator: Lagan Legacy

Address: 1 Lanyon Quay Belfast BT1 3LG

  • Telephone: 028 9023 2555
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Open Days & Times

Tue-Sat 1000-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Facilities

  • Refreshments
  • Part disabled access

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It is the city's latest maritime themed visitor attraction, located beside Belfast Waterfront and minutes from the city centre.This 600 ton barge moored on the river Lagan at Lanyon Quay houses a vibrant interactive museum which tells the story of Belfast's proud maritime history, and houses a vibrant interactive museum, which combines touch screens, interpretive panels and interactive displays. 

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