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Armagh Natural History and Philosophical Society

The Armagh Natural History and Philosophical Society was established in 1839 having evolved from the Armagh Mechanics Institute founded in 1825.

 

Its object was

The promotion of the knowledge of Philosophy, Natural History and Archaeology

and it is one of the oldest surviving societies of its kind in Ireland and the oldest learned society in Armagh.

 

In 1856 the Society acquired the former Mall School and developed a museum, library and reading room.

 

The Society’s collection was ultimately taken into the care of the Armagh County Museum, now housed in the same building, the Society having retained its fine reading room which occupies the full extent of the columned facade.

 

In 2022 the Society became a charity registered with the Northern Ireland Charity Commission.

 

The original rules provided that the Society shall:

. . . procure qualified persons to deliver Lectures, and shall hold meetings for mutual improvement. At these meetings occasional Debates may be held . . .

This remains the purpose of the Society, and members believe that such objectives have an undiminished relevance today.

 

If you are interested in the pursuit of knowledge, open-minded debate and the exchange of ideas, please join us.

Join ANHPS

If you would like to join the Society, please click here.

Events

You can find details of all our events here and see films of past events here.

Find Us

You can find a map showing the location of Armagh County Museum here.

Constitution

The Society’s Constitution can be read here.

Past Presidents

The story of the Society’s Past Presidents can be read here.

Data Protection

You can read more about our compliance with data protection regulations here.