Ulster Folk and Transport Museums

Ulster Folk and Transport Museums spans a large site with two distinct sections: one focused on reconstructed historic buildings and daily life traditions, the other displaying land vehicles, ships, and aircraft. Together these collections show how people in Northern Ireland lived and traveled.

The museum was founded in 1967 when a transport collection was joined with a folk museum dedicated to preserving Northern Ireland's rural traditions. This merger brought together two distinct aspects of regional heritage in one location.

The site recreates an early 20th-century Ulster village where visitors watch craftspeople demonstrate traditional weaving, blacksmithing, and other local trades. These reconstructed buildings show how communities lived and worked in this region generations ago.

The site is spread across open grounds, so visitors should allow plenty of time and wear comfortable footwear for walking. Pathways connect the reconstructed village areas and vehicle displays, with varying accessibility across different sections.

The railway collection includes the largest locomotive and carriage collection on the Irish island. Visitors can see rare vehicles that document different aspects of rail and transport history.

Location: Cultra

Inception: 1967

Part of: National Museums Northern Ireland

Address: Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0EU, Northern Ireland

Website: https://nmni.com/our-museums/Ulster-Folk-Museum/Ulster-Folk-Museum-Were-Ready-For-You/Ulster-Folk-Museum-Were-Ready-For-You.aspx

GPS coordinates: 54.65060,-5.79860

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52