Welcome to the Folk Museum

• History
• Primary Education

So you're coming to the Folk Museum!

To help you prepare, here are some details on...

• What to expect during your visit
• How to get the most from your trip
• How to stay safe
• What we need from you

What do you think the Folk Museum teaches us about?

What is the Ulster Folk Museum?

Our museum is a gateway to the past. Using original buildings from all across Northern Ireland, we have recreated a village set in the period 1900-1910, to show how people worked, lived and learned in the past. There are two key areas- the bustling town, and the rural countryside.

Has anyone in the group been to the museum before?

Yes- with school

Yes- with family or friends

No- it's my first visit!

Many of our buildings are original, and some are over 200 years old. Inside you will see real historical objects, and meet staff in period costume who will tell you about life in the past. Ask them your history questions to learn more!

There are traditional craft demonstrators who show us the skills people used to make beautiful, useful things. 

There are weavers, metal workers and printers to learn about.

When you arrive

As part of your visit, you will be given a group welcome by our team, showing you your break room and introducing you to the site. 

Listen carefully to the staff- they will help you get the most out of your visit!

Much of our site is outdoors- so be prepared to carry a coat around with you just in case

Take your time when walking around the site. There is a lot to explore, but running might cause you to slip

Watch out for the animals!

On our site, we have wild animals and farm animals. Keep your eyes out for rabbits, birds, hens and more. 

Our farm animals do not like to be touched- they might nibble you if you get too close

Which adverbs best describe how we should behave around the animals?

1. Loudly, excitedly,
2. Silently, nervously
3. Happily, calmly, distantly
4. Angrily, roughly

Stay together

It is really important to stay together in your designated group. This might be your whole class if you're doing a workshop, or smaller groups if you are going around with your teachers and leaders. Stay with your grown ups, so that everyone can get around the site safely. 

Follow instructions with care

Whether it's learning how to handle historic objects or how to stay safe on the farm, our team will guide you through your visit.

Listen carefully and do as they ask, so that everyone can learn, have fun and stay safe on your museum trip.  

We are so looking forward to seeing you!

We can't wait to see you!