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Ulster Folk Museum

National Museum & Exhibition · County Down, Northern Ireland

Ulster Folk Museum is a national museum & exhibition in County Down, Northern Ireland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £12 · Child £7.45 · Family £29.50
Discover Northern Ireland listing: allow 2-3 hours; at least three live demonstrations daily; book mobility scooters ahead. Prices and opening days on the National Museums NI site.
Opening timesMarch-September Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; October-February Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm; closed Mondays except bank holidays (2025-26 listing).
Best time to goDry days; lots of walking between buildings.
School holiday tipNorthern Ireland schools break around the end of June and return in late August or early September, so July is the local peak. Visitors from England and Wales get quieter days in June and early July. Indoor venue: wet days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
All ages.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingOn-site parking. (Not stated)
FoodBallycultra Tearooms and picnic area.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsOpen-air village of historic buildings with costumed guides.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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