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Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour

As part of European Heritage Open Days, 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.

Join our Built Heritage and Capital Projects Manager, Katherine McClean, for 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! 

Important Information:

  • Booking is essential. Walk ups will not be permitted.
  • This event will involve walking outside on some steep hills and potentially uneven and muddy surfaces – please check the weather and wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Ticket options

  • Adult
    Adult
    Free

    18 - 59 years

    0 30 max

    18 - 59 years

  • Child
    Child
    Free

    16 - 17 years

    0 30 max

    16 - 17 years

  • Senior
    Senior
    Free

    60 years+

    0 30 max

    60 years+

Behind the Scenes: Building Conservation Tour
As part of European Heritage Open Days, 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.

Join our Built Heritage and Capital Projects Manager, Katherine McClean, for 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! 

Important Information:

  • Booking is essential. Walk ups will not be permitted.
  • This event will involve walking outside on some steep hills and potentially uneven and muddy surfaces – please check the weather and wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

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