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

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
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Admission
- Adult: £12
- Senior: £9.45
- Student (with valid ID): £9.45
- Child (5 to 17): £7.45
- Child (under 5): Free
- Family of 3 £24
- Family of 4 £29.50
- Family of 5 £35
- Carers (with valid ID): Free
- Accessibility: Free
- Members: Free
Contact Details
- 153 Bangor Road
- Cultra
- Belfast
- Antrim
- BT18 0EU
Current Opening Hours
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Tuesday
10:00-17:00
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Wednesday
10:00-17:00
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Thursday
10:00-17:00
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Friday
10:00-17:00
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Saturday
10:00-17:00
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Sunday
10:00-17:00

Gallery
Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum
Celebrate Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum with traditional activities, heritage craft demonstrations, and music for the entire family to enjoy!
Ulster Folk MuseumNative Tree Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum
Learn how to identify native Irish tree species with The Conservation Volunteers at the Ulster Folk Museum.
Ulster Folk MuseumMay Day at the Ulster Folk Museum
Celebrate May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum on the May Bank Holiday, a day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies!
Ulster Folk MuseumHomes in Focus: Drumnahunshin Farmhouse
Discover what life was like in the Drumnahunshin Farmhouse in the early 1900s with the Folk Museum’s Senior Curator of History.
Ulster Folk MuseumBehind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store
A guided tour of the fascinating history objects that are kept in the Folk Life Collection Stores at the Ulster Folk Museum
Ulster Folk MuseumMidsummer: Oíche Tine Cnámh
Immerse yourself in ancient tradition at the Ulster Folk Museum as they celebrate the summer solstice with music, storytelling, dance and fire.
Ulster Folk MuseumSummer Foraging Workshop at Ulster Folk Museum
Forage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this summer walk around the Ulster Folk Museum on Sunday 29th June.
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