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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 Adult & up to 3 Children £24.50
    • Family 2 Adults & up to 3 Children £32.00
    • Carers (with valid ID): Free
    • Accessibility: Free
    • Members: Free

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Discover the Old Rectory with Senior Curator of History. Learn about the building's distinguishing features and discover what life was like in the early 1900s.

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Join foraging and food expert Clare McQuillan on 10th November for a Winter foraging walk around the beautiful rural surroundings of the Ulster Folk Museum.

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From chocolate truffles to traditional mincemeat, make some tasty treats this Christmas at the Ulster Folk Museum

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Get hands-on with willow weaving in this bespoke workshop at Ulster Folk Museum led by craft demonstrator, Bob Johnston.

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Get hands-on at this Christmas candle making workshop at the Ulster Folk Museum on Saturday 30th November.

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Have an enchanting Christmas evening at the Ulster Folk Museum.

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