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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

Behind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store

15.65 KM
Fri, 26 Apr 2024, 11:00am

Come along to this special tour of the Folk Life collection stores at the Ulster Folk Museum.

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Country Skills Day

15.65 KM
Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 10:00am

Come along to Country Skills Day at the Ulster Folk Museum as they celebrate and honour local heritage skills and show why they're still important today.

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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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May Day at Ulster Folk Museum

15.65 KM
Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', is one of the most important days in the Celtic calendar and marks the returning of light.

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Bealtaine Flower Crown Workshop

15.65 KM
Mon, 06 May 2024, 1:00pm

Become a May Queen or May King and create your own flower crown with Sow Grateful Flower Farm on Monday 6th May at the Ulster Folk…

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Tree Folklore Walk

15.65 KM
Sat, 11 May 2024, 11:00am

In this guided walk celebrating and exploring native Irish trees, The Conservation Volunteers will take you on a tour of the Ulster Folk Museum site.

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Nature Exploration Day

15.65 KM
Sat, 01 Jun 2024, 11:00am

Enjoy a day of hands-on activities on Saturday 1st June to celebrate the amazing nature-based research that happens at the Ulster Folk Museum!

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Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation

15.65 KM
Sat, 22 Jun 2024, 11:00am

An insight to how the unique collections of buildings at the Ulster Folk Museum are looked after.

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