Building Conservation Tour
28 March 2026 11am to 1pm
On the walk you’ll see some fascinating examples of heritage building techniques such as thatching and lime parging, see some conservation work in action and get a glimpse into buildings that the public don’t normally get to access.
The Ulster Folk Museum is home to a rich collection of heritage buildings such as traditional dwellings, work places, shops and places of worship. The majority of buildings were moved from their original location and rebuilt on site as early as the 1960s and some of the buildings date as far back as the mid 1700s. A huge amount of work goes on behind the scenes in maintaining and conserving these important buildings which we now use to actively preserve and demonstrate traditions and the stories and skills passed down through many generations of people in Ulster.
To prepare for your visit:
- Please meet outside the museum shop for the start time of the event – front of house staff will direct you.
- Please check the weather before this event and wear appropriate footwear and clothing – it will involve a significant amount of walking outside and on uneven terrain which may have muddy surfaces
- If you have accessibility questions or concerns please contact us on info@nationalmuseumsni.org in advance.
- Your ticket for this event includes access to the museum for the day
- Suitable for ages 16 years+
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28 March 2026 11am to 1pm
On the walk you’ll see some fascinating examples of heritage building techniques such as thatching and lime parging, see some conservation work in action and get a glimpse into buildings that the public don’t normally get to access.
The Ulster Folk Museum is home to a rich collection of heritage buildings such as traditional dwellings, work places, shops and places of worship. The majority of buildings were moved from their original location and rebuilt on site as early as the 1960s and some of the buildings date as far back as the mid 1700s. A huge amount of work goes on behind the scenes in maintaining and conserving these important buildings which we now use to actively preserve and demonstrate traditions and the stories and skills passed down through many generations of people in Ulster.
To prepare for your visit:
- Please meet outside the museum shop for the start time of the event – front of house staff will direct you.
- Please check the weather before this event and wear appropriate footwear and clothing – it will involve a significant amount of walking outside and on uneven terrain which may have muddy surfaces
- If you have accessibility questions or concerns please contact us on info@nationalmuseumsni.org in advance.
- Your ticket for this event includes access to the museum for the day
- Suitable for ages 16 years+
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