Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra

Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra The Ulster Transport Museum tells the story of transport and social change in this part of the world. Welcome to the Ulster Transport Museum page.

Climb on and off majestic steam locomotives or experience the sensation of flight in the Transport Museum bursting with horse drawn carriages, electric trams, motorbikes, fire-engines and vintage cars. Do you have a query? We're here Monday-Sunday 10am to 5pm. You can give us a call on 0845 608 0000. National Museums Northern Ireland retains the right to remove unsolicited advertisements from thir

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It's beach weather! 🏖️🌞Do you recognise this iconic spot for an ice-cream and a dander around the pier? 🍦This photograph...
30/05/2026

It's beach weather! 🏖️🌞

Do you recognise this iconic spot for an ice-cream and a dander around the pier? 🍦

This photograph is from the W. A. Green collection. W. A. Green was a photographer working across Ulster in the late 1800s-early 1900s. He would often take his family with him in his Ford Model T to capture the natural and cultural landscapes of Ireland.

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Explore his work → https://bit.ly/4dLhGu7

Feel the roar of engines at Cultra Motorsport Festival! 🚗Join us on Saturday 6th June for the Cultra Hill Climb, see inc...
25/05/2026

Feel the roar of engines at Cultra Motorsport Festival! 🚗

Join us on Saturday 6th June for the Cultra Hill Climb, see incredible classic and modern cars, and enjoy a great day out for all ages.

🍃 Go green and save 20%! Travel by bus or train and enjoy discounted entry with our Green Ticket.

🎟️Book now https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/whats-on/cultra-motorsport-festival

Photo credit: Graham Baalham-Curry

🏁 Now that the chequered flag has waved for this year's NW 200, it’s time to look ahead to another iconic race happening...
12/05/2026

🏁 Now that the chequered flag has waved for this year's NW 200, it’s time to look ahead to another iconic race happening in Ulster…

This weekend, Red Bull is hosting a soapbox race at Stormont. Competitors will race in their homemade soapboxes - the more fun and extravagant the better!

If you ever find yourself building your own soapbox or go-kart, we’d like to submit these vehicles in our collection for aesthetic inspiration…

1. If you're looking for something iconic, this miniature Ulsterbus, built by employees of the Northern Ireland Road Transport Board, is just the (bus) ticket!
2. Austin pedal car - perfect size for a soapbox car, but looks as fancy as a Rolls Royce.
3. Daimler pedal car, in the happiest colours around.
4. Cheetah car, custom made for Davy Jones and as stylish as you’d want any car to be.

🏎️Cultra Motorsport Festival returns to Ulster Transport Museum on Saturday 6th June!Continuing a tradition that dates b...
09/05/2026

🏎️Cultra Motorsport Festival returns to Ulster Transport Museum on Saturday 6th June!

Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1905, the motorsport hill climb races will take place throughout the day around Cultra Manor, which is on the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra - right beside the Transport Museum

Book Cultra Motorsport Festival tickets https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/whats-on/cultra-motorsport

🍃Taking public transport? Get one of our green tickets for a 20% discount on admission to the Cultra Motorsport Festival (proof of transport ticket required on arrival).

📸Photo Credit: Graham Baalham-Curry

Ahead of the final North West 200 race tomorrow, we thought it apt to share this recently acquired photograph of David A...
08/05/2026

Ahead of the final North West 200 race tomorrow, we thought it apt to share this recently acquired photograph of David Andrews competing in the 1951 event.

It is part of the recently launched Edna Andrews collection, which is on display in our ‘Driven’ exhibition in the B Galleries of the Ulster Transport Museum.

Although Edna did not compete in the NW200, she did compete - and win - the Ladies Circuit of Ireland the following year in 1952.

06/05/2026

👀We heard motorsport presenter, Grace Webb, is at the North West 200 this week!

So we're looking back to the time Grace visited our iconic motorbike display at Ulster Transport Museum, featuring seven bikes belonging to local road racing legends.

See what Grace had to say in the video below, and book tickets to see our Bikes display here → https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/whats-on/bikes

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🏍️It's North West 200 week! Will you be there? North West 200 was one of the road races that made these bikes and their ...
04/05/2026

🏍️It's North West 200 week! Will you be there?

North West 200 was one of the road races that made these bikes and their riders famous. Our collection of seven motorbikes celebrates several generations of some of the greatest road racing champions of all time.

Dunlop, Farquhar, McCallen, Kennedy, Herron and McNally, you've seen them all at the North West and now you can see their bikes at the museum!

Race over by bus, train or car this week! Book your tickets here → https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/whats-on/bikes

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Discover the stories behind our machines this May Bank Holiday at the Ulster Transport Museum.Learn about local innovato...
02/05/2026

Discover the stories behind our machines this May Bank Holiday at the Ulster Transport Museum.

Learn about local innovators and incredible inventions, from the genius of Harry Ferguson to our impressive Irish Railway Collection.

Book your visit here → https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/

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🏎️Cultra Motorsport Festival returns to Ulster Transport Museum on Saturday 6th June, with the famous Cultra hill climb ...
30/04/2026

🏎️Cultra Motorsport Festival returns to Ulster Transport Museum on Saturday 6th June, with the famous Cultra hill climb taking place on the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra right beside us!

This is an action-packed day with vintage, classic and modern cars on display, including gems from the Ulster Transport Museum collection. Between races there'll be music and activities to keep the kids - and big kids! - entertained, as well as spectating spaces, food and picnic spots around the course.

Book tickets now https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/whats-on/cultra-motorsport

🍃Taking public transport? Get one of our green tickets for a 20% discount on admission to the Cultra Motorsport Festival (proof of transport ticket required on arrival).

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Ever wondered what treasures are tucked away behind the scenes at the Transport Museum Store? 🕵️‍♀️Join us for a look in...
16/04/2026

Ever wondered what treasures are tucked away behind the scenes at the Transport Museum Store? 🕵️‍♀️

Join us for a look inside our Transport Museum Store, packed with classic cars, aircraft pieces, industrial icons and more. You’ll see objects that don’t usually make it into our galleries!

There's various dates available, book tickets here → https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/whats-on/behind-scenes-transport-store-tour

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150 Bangor Road
Holywood
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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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