welcome to the ulster folk museum

Join us in celebrating and preserving everyday skills, customs and traditions that were passed down over many generations in Ulster.

The Ulster Folk Museum puts the past in dialogue with the present in order to inspire and shape the future. Discover how reconnecting with the past can help us grow and thrive in the world today.

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Halloween

Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st October

Across three days, the Folk Museum comes alive with mask‑making, mumming, a murder mystery, crafts, uncanny characters, seasonal food and spooky storytelling. It’s Halloween as it was once celebrated in Ireland, rooted in the origins of Samhain and All Hollow's Eve.

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Textile Takeover

Saturday 10th October

Explore the world of textiles and sustainability at Ulster Folk Museum - shop vintage, learn how to repair clothes, watch weaving and spinning demonstrations, try embroidery and learn from fashion and textile experts

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A black and white image of backs of heads and a lady giving a lecture

Talk

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From Samhain to Witches: A History of Halloween in Ireland

Thursday 29th October

Delve into the history of Halloween in Ireland in this fascinating talk with Dr Andrew Sneddon at Ulster Folk Museum

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Reawakening the Ulster Folk Museum

An exciting £50 million project to revive the museum's role in today's society, keeping our heritage alive for future generations.

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