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Step back one hundred years and discover the traditions and heritage of Ulster’s past at Ulster Folk Museum.

Celebrate the everyday skills, customs and traditions passed down over many generations at Ulster Folk Museum. Discover how keeping the heritage of our ancestors alive can help us reconnect with our past to grow and thrive in the world today. Explore authentic exhibit buildings, speak to historic characters and meet the makers as they perform daily craft demonstrations such as basket making, blacksmithing and baking.

Visit the Ballycultra Tearooms for a light bite and refreshment during your visit, or bring a picnic to enjoy using one of the many picnic benches located on the museum site. It is advised that visitors pre-book their tickets in advance.

Find out what to expect from your visit, how to get here and what’s on at ulsterfolkmuseum.org.

Bronze - Green Tourism Accredited 
  • 153 Bangor Road
  • Cultra
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT18 0EU
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Top Reasons To Visit

  • Celebrates Ulster’s folk heritage and traditions
  • Daily demonstrations by talented makers
  • Reconnect with nature in the stunning landscape of the museum
  • Committed to sharing sustainable ways of living
  • Special events throughout the year
  • Admission

    • Adult: £11.50
    • Senior: £9.00
    • Student (with valid ID): £9.00
    • Child (5 to 17): £7.00
    • Child (under 5): Free
    • Family 1+3 (1 adult & up to 3 children): £6.12 per person
    • Family 2+3 (2 adults & up to 3 children): £6.40 per person
    • Carers (with valid ID): Free
    • Accessibility: Free
    • Members: Free

Easter at Ulster Folk Museum

15.65 KM
31 Mar - 05 Apr 2024
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Enjoy Easter celebrations at Ulster Folk Museum from 31st March to 5th April.

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Torchlight Bug Hunt at Ulster Folk Museum

15.65 KM
Thu, 11 Apr 2024, 6:30pm

Are you a fan of creepy crawlies? Come along to the Ulster Folk Museum's torchlight bug hunt with an insect expert!

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Spring Foraging Workshop at Ulster Folk Museum

15.65 KM
Sun, 28 Apr 2024, 11:00am

Forage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this Spring walk around the Ulster Folk Museum on Sunday 28th April!

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