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Ulster Folk Museum

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153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk Museum

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About

Refresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are preserved and celebrated to help connect our past to our present. There are many ways to reconnect with heritage and the environment at the museum through the themes of making, growing and living. From seasonal events and hand-picked programmes, to discovering the folk collection and stories from rural Ulster past.

Experience daily craft demonstrations from blacksmithing to basket weaving* and wander the winding country lanes taking in the views and wildlife. To make the most of you visit we recommend you take 2 to 3 hours to explore all the Ulster Folk Museum has to offer.

Visit the Ulster Folk Museum website to learn more about all upcoming events. 

*Please note, the museum has a minimum of three demonstrations happening daily.

There are a limited number of mobility scooters and wheelchairs available for any visitors with additional accessibility needs. These can be booked in advance by emailing info@nationalmuseumsni.org. 

Food & Drink
Why not treat yourself to lunch in the on-site café, Ballycultra Tearooms, serving a range of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks. There are also picnic tables located around the site.

Gift Shop
The main gift shop includes a range of items inspired by our museum.

Accessibility:
We have a limited number of mobility scooters and wheelchairs available for any visitors with additional accessibility needs. These can be booked in advance by emailing info@nationalmuseumsni.org. 

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Open Sundays

Catering

  • Picnic Area
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Online Booking
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted
  • Euros accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Dogs accepted by arrangement

Travel & Trade

  • Family Discount

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Admission£11.50 per ticket
Child Admission£7.00 per ticket
Family 1 Adult & 3 Children£6.12 per ticket
Family 2 Adults & 2 Children£6.40 per ticket
Family 2 Adults & 3 Children£6.40 per ticket
Senior/Student Admission£9.00 per ticket
Under 5Free

We offer 10% discount on the standard adult rate for groups of 15 persons or more. To book a group visit please phone (028) 9042 8428.

Events

Saturday, 27th April 2024 - Saturday, 27th April 2024

Two horses pulling a manual plough through a field, with two farm workers aidingCountry Skills DayCome along to Country Skills Day on Saturday 27th April as we celebrate and honour local heritage skills and show why they're still important today.
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Sunday, 28th April 2024 - Sunday, 28th April 2024

A child looking over a stone wall, with two other children City Nature Challenge: BioBlitzWe're taking part in the City Nature Challenge – Greater Belfast, competing with 400+ cities across the world to see who can observe and identify the most species!
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Sunday, 28th April 2024 - Sunday, 28th April 2024

a wicker basket on the ground at ulster folk museum Spring Foraging WorkshopForage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this Spring walk around the Ulster Folk Museum with food and foraging expert Clare McQuillan.
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Monday, 6th May 2024 - Monday, 6th May 2024

Flower stems and foilageBealtaine Flower Crown WorkshopBecome 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 Museum!
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Monday, 6th May 2024 - Monday, 6th May 2024

Children standing and climbing a country gate beside bushes with ribbons tied to them for May DayMay DayMay Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', is one of the most important days in the Celtic calendar and marks the returning of light. This day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies!
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Saturday, 11th May 2024 - Saturday, 11th May 2024

A stone cottage with a red framed block window behind trees and shrubberyTree Folklore WalkIn this guided walk celebrating and exploring native Irish trees, The Conservation Volunteers will take you on a tour of the Ulster Folk Museum site which is rich with flora and wildlife. Learn about the folklore associated with our native trees, how to identify them and discover the relationship…
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Saturday, 1st June 2024 - Saturday, 1st June 2024

A group of children exploring the trailsNature Exploration DayJoin us for a day of hands-on activities on Saturday 1st June as we celebrate the amazing nature-based research that happens at the Ulster Folk Museum!
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Saturday, 22nd June 2024 - Saturday, 22nd June 2024

A person standing at the entrance of a white stone cottage with yellow rimmed windows and a thatch roofBehind the Scenes: Building ConservationBehind the scenes at the Ulster Folk Museum, a huge amount of work goes on to maintain and conserve our unique collections of buildings. On Saturday 22nd June, our Built Heritage and Capital Projects Manager, Katherine McClean, will be leading a special guided tour exploring the important work that…
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Opening Times

Season (1 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Friday10:00 - 16:00
Saturday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 16:00

* March - September
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Monday closed (except for Northern Ireland Bank holidays)

October - February
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
Monday closed (except for Northern Ireland Bank holidays)
Closed 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th December and also New Years Day (1st January 2024).

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