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Explore the Ulster Museum and make sense of the past, the present and the future through collections of art, natural science and history.

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

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Be inspired by the story of transport and social change in this part of the world since the birth of the modern era.

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Horse Carriage at Ulster American Folk Park

Walk in the footsteps of our bold ancestors who emigrated from Ulster to North America in the 18th and 19th Centuries.

Visit the Ulster American Folk Park

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Costumed guide at the Ulster Folk Museum holding a pitch fork on the farm during a learning programme for schools. Seven school children dressed in white t-shirts all have their backs to the camera, as they're interacting with the guide.

Ulster Folk Museum has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award which recognises the high standard of our educational programme for schools.

Ulster Folk Museum awarded the national Heritage Education Trust Sandford Award for the first time

Seven people standing side by side in a semi circular row out side Stormont Parliament Buildings

The event took place in Parliament Buildings on Saturday 28th October where primary event sponsor, Kate Nicholl MLA, highlighted museums as vehicles for good relations.

Global Voices, Local Choices: Diversity of museums celebrated at Parliament Buildings event

A new Chair and seven new Members have been appointed to the Board of National Museums NI.

Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Chair and Members to the Board of National Museums NI

Four people standing in front of six motorbikes that once belonged to road racers from Northern Ireland, whose pictures are also displayed in the background.

Seven motorbikes once owned by local road racing legends make up a new display as part of the Driven exhibition.

Road Racing Celebrated as Ulster Transport Museum's Driven Gallery Reopens

National Museums NI looks after four distinct museums in Northern Ireland and serves as custodians to 1.4 million objects in a collection spanning art, history and natural sciences.

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