The Ulster Folk Museum located in Cultra, near Belfast, Northern Ireland, is one of the museums operated by National Museums Northern Ireland. It is a living history museum that aims to showcase and preserve Northern Ireland's rural way of life from the early 20th century. Here's an overview of the Ulster Folk Museum:

The Ulster Folk Museum opened in 1964 and is situated in the picturesque surroundings of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum complex in Cultra, County Down.

One of the distinctive features of the Ulster Folk Museum is its emphasis on presenting history through immersive, living history exhibits. You have the opportunity to step back in time and experience a recreated village setting with authentic period buildings.

The museum features a collection of over 30 historic buildings sourced from various locations in Northern Ireland. These buildings include traditional houses, farms, schools, churches, and shops, each representing a different aspect of rural life in the early 20th century.

The museum staff, dress in period costumes, engage in demonstrations and activities that highlight traditional crafts, farming practices, and domestic activities. You can experience firsthand activities such as blacksmithing, cooking on open fires, and traditional crafts.

The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum includes a separate transport collection, showcasing various modes of transportation from the past, including carriages, bicycles, and vintage vehicles.

The Ulster Folk Museum includes visitor facilities such as a café, gift shop.

A fun day out for everyone!