Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

Step back in time in and uncover a way of life from 100 years ago.

Step back in time in and uncover a way of life from 100 years ago. Discover cottages, farms, schools and shops as you wander through the beautiful parkland of the Folk Museum chatting to costumed visitor guides demonstrating traditional crafts.

Climb on and off majestic steam locomotives or experience the sensation of flight in the Transport Museum bursting with horse drawn carriages, electric trams, motorbikes, fire-engines and vintage cars.

Open year round. Mar-Sep Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; Oct-Feb Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 11am-4pm Closed Mondays (exept bank holidays)

Adult £8, Child £4.50 (under 5 yrs free), Family (2 adults & 3 children) £21.50.

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