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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

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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Homes in Focus: Corradreenan Farmhouse

15.65 KM
Sat, 06 Jul 2024, 11:30am

Join Victoria Millar, Senior Curator of History, at Corradreenan Farmhouse to learn about the building's distinguishing features.

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