A tall white gallery building with a horizontal glass front across the bottom floor and a sign reading 'Golden Thread Gallery' in yellow and black.
Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast. Photograph by David Levene 3/4/25
Two women stand in a dimly lit gallery space, looking at a sculpture of stones in a circle protruding from the wall, and a miniature gold figure on top of a black plinth. Pink, blue, green and orange lights project onto the white wall.
Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast.
A white wall above a door with a sign that reads 'Norther Ireland Visual Art Archive & Library'. Through the door, a man is looking through a draw of archival materials.
Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast.
A children's play area with a small table and stools; an abacus and a pot of colouring pens are on the table. Children's artworks hang on the walls behind shelves of books, games and soft toys.
Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast.
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Golden Thread Gallery

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The leading contemporary art gallery in Belfast, Golden Thread Gallery uses the visual arts to explore the past, present and future.

Founded in 1998, the Golden Thread Gallery is housed in a restored heritage building in the centre of Belfast. Explore two floors of gallery spaces, a projection room, a community hub, and Northern Ireland's first visual art library and archive.

Contemporary art exhibitions

Experience an insightful context for the visual art of our time through the gallery's exhibition programme that promotes the work of contemporary Northern Irish artists – as well as leading artists from across the world.

Inspiring events and creative workshops

Recognised for its work engaging with recent history and helping to re-imagine the future, the Golden Thread Gallery hosts regular artists talks and interviews, as well as discussions between its curators. The learning programme here includes creative workshops – from paper marbling to how to create an artist's notebook.

Free activities for families

There are also weekly free art workshops for families, with materials and light refreshments supplied by the gallery. Check out the community hub where you'll find a free library and play area to keep kids entertained and inspired.

As a Museum of the Year 2025 finalist, Golden Thread Gallery is offering all Art Fund members a 50% discount off their special edition tote bags, as well as free entry into their weekly raffle, on presentation of their National Art Pass between 29 April and 26 June.

Why you should go

  • Explore Belfast’s leading contemporary visual art gallery

  • Discover emerging Northern Irish artists

  • Get inspired by artist talks and creative workshops

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Golden Thread Gallery

23-29 Queen Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 6EA
02890 330920

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