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Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour

Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
A person standing at the entrance of a white stone cottage with yellow rimmed windows and a thatch roof

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Get behind the scenes at the Ulster Folk Museum, and discover the work that goes on to maintain and conserve our unique collections of buildings.

On Saturday 28th March, our Built Heritage and Capital Projects Manager, Katherine McClean, will be leading a special guided tour exploring the important work that goes on, and the challenges that are faced, when looking after these buildings. 

The majority of the buildings in our collection were moved from their original location and rebuilt on site as early as the 1960s - some of the buildings date as far back as the mid 1700s!

Look at fascinating examples of heritage building techniques such as thatching and lime parging, see conservation work in action and get a behind the scenes look into buildings that the public don't normally get to access! 

 

What to know:

-This tour is suitable for ages 16+. 

-Please meet outside the museum shop for the start time of the event. Our front of house staff will direct you.

-Please check the weather before this event and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. It will involve walking outside on potentially uneven and muddy surfaces.

-Your ticket for this event includes access to the Ulster Folk Museum for the day. If you have accessibility questions or concerns please contact us on info@nationalmuseumsni.org in advance.

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Adult£15.00 per ticket
16-17 year old£15.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Season (28 Mar 2026)
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Saturday11:00 - 13:00

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