Curator Talk: Templeton at Two Hundred
A talk with our Curator of Botany celebrating the Botanical work of John Templeton
Discover the remarkable story of John Templeton (1766–1825), the Belfast-born botanist and self-taught naturalist in our upcoming talk on 12th December with Curator of Botany, Rhonda Riley.
His ground-breaking fieldwork laid the foundations for documenting Ireland’s flora. Guided by a curiosity for the natural world, Templeton played a vital role in shaping early scientific culture in Northern Ireland - a legacy that continues to influence how we understand biodiversity today.
The Ulster Museum holds significant archival material relating to Templeton’s work, a selection of which is on display in the Ulster Museum from 28th November 2025, marking the bicentenary of Templeton’s death.
This is a free event taking place in the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre. No booking needed.