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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
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Artistry and Time at Fountain Centre

The Fountain Centre is a cultural hub in Belfast, famous for its unique automaton clock, Alice Clock. This clock, created for the Millennium in 2000, offers mesmerizing hourly displays.

Constructed by architects Fitzpatrick and Mays, the Fountain Centre showcases an automaton clock featuring 24 bells and handcrafted religious figures. The intricate mosaics depict the progression of time: morning, noon, and night. The clock stands out for its artistic value and engagement with local history.

Unforgettable Highlights

🕰️ Unique Automaton Clock: Features characters from Alice in Wonderland, rotating every hour.

🔔 Musical Bells: Plays 24 distinct tunes on the hour from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

👼 Religious Figures: Emerges every three hours, highlighting key biblical characters.

Accessibility is free, making it a wonderful visit for families, tourists, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Fountain Centre

Automaton Clock

The Alice Clock is the only automaton clock in Ireland, featuring intricate movements and music.

Millennium Celebration

Created to celebrate the Millennium in 2000, it's a symbol of artistic expression in Belfast.

Location

Fountain Centre College Street

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