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Ulster Transport Museum

153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
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About

Ulster Transport Museum celebrates the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology. Home to one of the most comprehensive transport collections in Europe, explore majestic steam locomotives, Irish built motor cars and vintage motorbikes, and traditional horse-drawn carriages. Uncover the history of ship and aircraft building in Ulster, with historic reading materials on show and a model replica of the Titanic!  

The Museum of Innovation located in the lower galleries celebrates the great innovations of Ulster including the famous DeLorean, Ferguson tractor and the brand new ‘Celtic Wave: A History of Surfing’ exhibition. Visit the Ulster Transport Museum website to browse the fantastic range of exhibitions and events currently on!

Food & Drink
Our Midland Tearoom is currently closed. However, you can still enjoy hot drinks, snacks and sweet treats from self service machines in our designated seating area among the collections in the Rail Gallery. 

Gift Shop
The main gift shop includes a range of items inspired by our museum.

Accessibility:
We have a limited number of mobility scooters and wheelchairs available for any visitors with additional accessibility needs. These can be booked in advance by emailing info@nationalmuseumsni.org. 

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Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Open Sundays

Catering

  • Picnic Area
  • Tea-room/Cafe onsite

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Groups catered for
  • Online Booking
  • Toilets

Leisure Facilities

  • Wifi

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Family Discount

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£11.50 activity
Child£7.00 activity
Concession£9.00 activity
1 adult and up to 3 children£6.12 per ticket
2 adults and up to 3 children£6.40 per ticket
Under 5s£6.40 activity

We offer 10% discount on the standard adult rate for groups of 15 persons or more. To book a group visit please phone (028) 9042 8428.

Events

Friday, 20th December 2024 - Saturday, 21st December 2024

A photo of two trains in the Ulster Transport Museum Rail Galllery decorated for ChristmasChristmas Movie Screenings with Strand CinemaUlster Transport Museum have partnered with Strand Cinema to bring you special movie screenings this Christmas of It's A Wonderful Life and The Polar Express.
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Friday, 20th December 2024 - Saturday, 21st December 2024

Image of the Rail Gallery in the Ulster Transport Museum decorated for ChristmasChristmas Movie Screenings with Strand CinemaUlster Transport Museum has partnered with Strand Cinema to bring you special movie screenings this Christmas of It's A Wonderful Life and The Polar Express.
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Opening Times

Season (1 Oct 2024 - 1 Mar 2025)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Friday10:00 - 16:00
Saturday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 16:00
10:00 to 17:00 (1 Oct 2024 - 1 Mar 2025)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 17:00

* March - September
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday closed (except for Northern Ireland Bank holidays)

October - February
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
Monday closed (except for Northern Ireland Bank holidays)
Closed 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th December. Also closed on New Years Day (1st January 2024)

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