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Larne Museum & Arts Centre is housed in the former Carnegie Free Library building in Larne.
Built in 1905, this historic building opened its doors to the public in 1906 following financial assistance from the American millionaire and philanthropist Mr Andrew Carnegie. In 2005, to commemorate its centenary year, the building was restored and renovated, retaining many of its original features.
Larne Museum & Arts Centre has two rooms available to hire for meetings or corporate events.
Education Room
The Education Room is home to Larne Art Club. It also facilitates school visits as part of the Museum's Education Programme. This room is available for hire and, with its own kitchen facilities, is suitable for meetings, workshops and group visits. Maximum capacity 50.
Auditorium
The Auditorium is home to Larne Drama Circle. This room is available for hire and is suitable for meetings, group visits, exhibitions and events. Maximum capacity 110.
Catering
Hirers may make their own arrangements for the provision of catering requirements for their event. There is a kitchen adjacent to the Education Room and another beside the Auditorium.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors - Access to first floor via lift or stairs.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - A portable induction loop system is available on site.
- Guide dogs permitted
- Handrail by steps
- Toilets for disabled visitors - Adapted unisex toilet on ground floor.
Attraction Facilities
- Open Mondays
Catering
- Picnic Area - Enjoy a picnic at our picnic table which is located within the Sensory Garden at Larne Museum.
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Event venue
- Lift/Elevator - Access to first floor via lift or stairs.
- Talks
- Toilets - Toilets on both floors.
- Wi-fi available
Parking & Transport
- Off site parking - Car parking is not available on site. Pay and display car parking is available opposite the building in Fairhill Car Park on Victoria Road. Other nearby pay and display car parks are situated on Agnew Street, Narrow Gauge Road and Riverdale. Nearby free car parks are situated in Exchange Road, Bridge Street, High Street, Inver Road, Narrow Gauge Road and Riverdale. Nearby free on-street parking is available on Victoria Road and The Roddens.
- Station nearby - Larne Train Station and Larne Bus Station are within 10 mins walking distance of Larne Museum & Arts Centre. The bus stop at Gardenmore Church (beside Larne Museum) is accessible by the new side lift Goldliner vehicles.
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Non smoking establishment
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Larne Museum & Arts Centre is housed in the former Carnegie Free Library building which is now a grade B1 listed building, of historic and architectural interest. It was designed by Nicholas Fitzsimons, who also designed Smiley Cottage Hospital, and is an example of Edwardian 'free style' architecture.
