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Sir Hans Sloane Centre

23 High Street, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9QF
Sir Hans Sloane Centre

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Visit the Discovery Centre to learn more about how the lives of Sir Hans Sloane (established the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Chelsea Physic Garden, and we can also thank him for bringing drinking chocolate to Europe!), and the Rev Edward Hincks (rector of Killyleagh parish, one of the world’s most knowledgeable experts in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs,) have had, and still have, a great impact on life in Ireland, the United Kingdom and indeed the world.

Displays also include other local contributors to history and science including Jocelyn Bell Burnell (discovered Pulsars – one of the most significant discoveries of the 20th century), Earnest Walton (built the first linear accelerator, proving Einstein's E = mc2), John Desmond Bernal (designed floating prefabricated harbours for D-Day landings),  ​​​Mary Ward (made significant contributions to Microscopy.​​​​​​), and Henry Blackwood (with Admiral Horatio Nelson when he died at the Battle of Trafalgar).

The Centre consist's of a small museum, numerous displays, a science education area, a children's reading corner, a small gift shop, rest area, and botanical garden. Numerous activities are offered including science activities, foreign language and creative writing classes, and art exhibitions.   

 

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop

Catering

  • Picnic Area

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Groups accepted
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Lessons/courses available
  • Talks
  • Tuition Available

Parking & Transport

  • Off site parking

Provider Preferences

  • Dogs Welcome Inside
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals
  • Village Location

Guide Prices

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AdultFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Events

Wednesday, 4th June 2025 - Wednesday, 4th June 2025

Harry Clarke - The Irishman Whose Stained Glass Windows Will Blow Your Mind!Historical Talk by Author & Historian Clive Scoular
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Wednesday, 11th June 2025 - Wednesday, 11th June 2025

Monday, 16th June 2025 - Monday, 16th June 2025

Monday, 7th July 2025 - Monday, 7th July 2025

Monday, 21st July 2025 - Monday, 21st July 2025

Wednesday, 30th July 2025 - Wednesday, 30th July 2025

Monday, 4th August 2025 - Monday, 4th August 2025

Monday, 11th August 2025 - Monday, 11th August 2025

Sir Hans Sloane Centre Curator ToursCombined tour and talk about museum artefacts relevant to Sir Hans Sloane and 18th century life as well as our botanical prints and garden.
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Tel+44 (0) 7896 254 153

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Opening Times

* Monday -10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday - 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday -10:00 - 14:00
Thursday- 10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
Friday - 10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 12:00 & often 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday - Closed

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