The Naughton Gallery at Queen's facts for kids
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| Established | 2001 |
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| Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Type | Art gallery Art museum |
The Naughton Gallery at Queen's, often called The Naughton Gallery, is a cool place to see art. It's an art gallery and museum located at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland. The gallery first opened its doors in 2001.
It is named after its kind supporters, Martin and Carmel Naughton. They gave £500,000 to the university in 2002 to help create this amazing space. You can find the gallery on the first floor of the famous Lanyon building at Queen's University.
What You Can See at The Naughton Gallery
The Naughton Gallery is a busy place that shows six different art exhibitions each year. These shows feature both local artists from Northern Ireland and artists from all over the world. They focus on modern art, which means art created in recent times.
Events and Activities
Besides the art shows, the gallery also hosts interesting talks and special events. Sometimes, they even team up with the Queen's Film Theatre. This means you might get to watch movies or documentaries related to the art on display. The Queen's Film Theatre is another cultural spot that belongs to Queen's University.
More Places to Explore
- Queen's University Belfast
- Queen's Film Theatre
- Belfast International Arts Festival
- Brian Friel Theatre
- Ulster Museum
