Ulster American Folk Park
Category: Families, Culture, Entertainment, Sightseeing
Type: Museums & Galleries, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
2 Mellon Road, Castletown
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 5QU
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 5QU
Tel: +44 28 8224 3292
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Immerse yourself in the world famous story of Irish emigration at the museum that brings it to life
Ulster American Folk Park
Immerse yourself in the world famous story of Irish emigration at the museum that brings it to life. Follow the emigrant trail as you journey from the thatched cottages of Ulster, on board a full scale emigrant sailing ship leading to the log cabins of the American Frontier.
Meet an array of costumed characters on your way with traditional crafts to show, tales to tell and food to share.
Meet an array of costumed characters on your way with traditional crafts to show, tales to tell and food to share.
Opening Time:
Open year round. Mar-Sep Tue-Sun 10am-5pm;
Oct-Feb Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 11am-4pm
Closed Mondays (exept bank holidays)
Admission Charge:
Adult £6.50, Child £4 (under 5 yrs free), Family (2 adults & 3 children) £18.50.
Directions
A5 Strabane Road north from Omagh (8km/5 miles)View Similar Tourist Attractions
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