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Ulster Folk and Transport Museums
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The Ulster Folk and Transport Museums combine two distinct attractions on a single campus. The Transport Museum houses an extensive collection of vehicles, from horse-drawn carriages and vintage cars to locomotives and aircraft, including a De Havilland Comet. The Folk Museum recreates rural life from the early 20th century, with original buildings relocated from across Northern Ireland, such as a farmhouse, schoolhouse, and weaving shop. Costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts and daily activities, offering an immersive journey into the past.
Don't miss
- Step inside a recreated 1900s Irish farmhouse with live demonstrations of butter churning and bread baking.
- Marvel at the collection of vintage cars, including a 1904 De Dion Bouton and a 1930s Rolls-Royce.
- Walk through the Transport Museum's aircraft hangar to see a rare De Havilland Comet and a Spitfire.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ulster Folk and Transport Museums
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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