Ulster Folk Museum

Discover how reconnecting with traditions, skills, and customs from the past can help us grow and thrive in the world today.

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

Join the team that will be involved in 'Reawakening the Ulster Folk Museum', our £50m transformation project, as an Assistant Curator - Folk Life. Thanks to funding from @HeritageFundNI, this is a fixed-term post for 3.5 years. Application deadline 27.9.26 https://t.co/1GIUyeo6LR

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

@fleadhcheoil 👇 Discover the full programme by visiting the websites of our partners:

🏛️ @PRONI_DFC
🖼️ @NatMuseumsNI @UlsterMuseum @UFM_Cultra
🎨 @ArtsCouncilNI

#Fleadh2026 #CommunitiesNI #TradMusic

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

The world’s biggest showcase of Irish music and culture has arrived in Belfast! 🎻🪕

From now until 9 August 2026, experience the incredible energy of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (@FleadhCheoil) with a massive line-up of lively events and activities planned across the city. 🎶

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1 has welcomed the opening of applications for the 2026-27 All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme, calling it a vital boost for traditional craft skills and the wider heritage sector.

Read more:

https://t.co/sz5aImUi41

[CEDaR @cedarrecordsni]

Last week 60 amazing volunteers planted 1000 native trees @ufm_cultra 🌳

Thanks to everyone who was involved
& also @TCV_NI, Woodland trust & National Museums NI. Happy to see oak, hazel, alder, cherry & rowan saplings in our woodland ahead of international day of forests🌱

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund @HeritageFundUK]

📢We're supporting @ufm_cultra and @NatMuseumsNI's visionary Reawakening project, with £10m made possible by #NationalLottery players!

#BecauseOfYou Ulster Folk Museum will connect more people to heritage that's accessible, relevant, sustainable and valued. 💫

#HeritageFund

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

🎥 Minister @GordonLyons1 has announced £50m in funding for the @UFM_Cultra!

The Reawakening project, funded by the Department and @HeritageFundNI, will deliver lasting social and economic value.

👀 Find out more:

https://t.co/A4rZar3q8W

@NatMuseumsNI
@HeritageFundUK

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

@HeritageFundNI @CommunitiesNI Thank you, exciting! We are grateful to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Department for Communities for your instrumental support for our vision.

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

We’re reawakening the Ulster Folk Museum, keeping our heritage alive for future generations.
Through £50m, thanks to @CommunitiesNI and @HeritageFundNI, we will create new buildings and reimagined spaces that make it easier for more people to connect with the museum in new ways.

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

Read our news here - https://t.co/O6zkeXd2Hj

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1 has announced a £50million investment in the Ulster Folk Museum.

👀 Find out more:

https://t.co/A4rZar3q8W

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

Ulster Folk Museum is one of the many heritage sites taking part in EHOD next month. We’re running a special tour of our buildings, delving into the important work that goes into looking after them. Our event is sold out but check out more @loveheritageNI. https://t.co/EIJ1Epx8XK

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched the 28th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) taking place Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.

👇Find out more:

https://t.co/aWJajaMIpM

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

We were delighted to welcome @Economy_NI Minister @CArchibald_SF to the museum yesterday. It was a fantastic opportunity to share our ambitious plans for ‘Reawakening the Ulster Folk Museum’ and unlocking its potential as a unique heritage and environment resource for visitors.

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Folk Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/lDps4mUdaz

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Folk Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/lDps4mUdaz

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Folk Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/lDps4mUdaz

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

Closure notice: Please be advised that our museum will be closed on Tuesday 4th February for staff training.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We'll be open as normal from 10:00 to 16:00 on Wednesday 5th February.

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

National Museums NI looks after four museums in Northern Ireland, including the Folk Museum! In 2025, National Museums NI will be developing its new Corporate Strategy for 2025-2030.

Tell us your views and feedback on our strategic direction → https://t.co/P9utGBzpoq

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

From carpenter to blacksmith, baker to weaver – discover our heritage craft demonstrators showing how everyday items were made in the 1900s at the Ulster Folk Museum.

Reconnect with traditional skills with a visit to the Folk Museum this winter → https://t.co/54naNm1BqR

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

The Ulster Folk Museum is back open today after #StormÉowyn, 10:00-16:00. However, please be advised that we will be closed on Wednesday 29th Jan for staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Back to normal from Thursday 30th January.