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Group Tours of the Folk Life Collection Stores

Bring your group for a behind-the-scenes, curator-led tour of our Folk Life Store

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Group of people doing a tour of the Folk Collection Store at Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra. Peoples' backs are to the camera.
Date
19th January, 23rd February & 22nd March 2024
Price
£30
Event type
Groups

Time: 11:00 to 12:00 

Bring your group on a special, behind-the-scenes look at the Folk Life Store! Explore our rich folk life collections in this curator-led tour and follow the journey of what happens to your donations when they enter the national collection.

Learn about the daily lives of everyday people through objects such as harnen stands, cradles, spinning wheels, sewing machines, spades and churns. Marvel at the intricacies of harvest knots and the ingenuity of craftspeople's tools.

Tours are available on Friday 19th January, Friday 23rd February and Friday 22nd March 2024. 

Booking your group ticket

  • One person should book one group ticket for the entire group. We'll be in touch to collect names and email addresses of everyone in the group to provide pre-visit information and any accessibility needs. 

About the tours: 

  • Tickets are £30 per group.
  • These tours are for one group per booking, with a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 10.
  • These tours are designed for community groups, historical interest groups and societies.
  • The tour will last a maximum of one hour and admission to the Ulster Folk Museum is not included. 
  • Please meet in the Ulster Folk Museum car park 10 minutes before your tour begins. 

What to know before your visit:

  • Some of our paths and surfaces are a little uneven so please wear appropriate footwear like walking shoes or boots. 
  • Due to environmental conditions in the Folk Life Store, we advise wearing warm clothes.
  • Please leave any bags in our secure area, as bags aren't permitted inside the Store. 
  • Photography in the Stores is not allowed.