Ulster American Folk Park
| County: | Co. Tyrone |
| Tel: | +44(0)28 8224 3292 |
| Fax: | +44(0)28 8224 2241 |
| Email: | info@nmni.com |
Immerse yourself in the world famous story of Irish emigration at the museum that brings it to life. The Ulster American Folk Park brings to life the human drama behind three centuries of Irish emigration, telling the remarkable story of the vast human tide that crossed the Atlantic for the New World of North America.
The journey starts in the thatched cottages of Ulster, including the famous “Mellon” homestead, continues aboard a crowded sailing ship and finishes among the homesteads of the American frontier. Meet an array of costumed characters on your way with traditional crafts to show, tales to tell and food to share.
General Information
| Address: | 2 Mellon Road,
Castletown,
Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT78 5QU |
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| Telephone; | +44(0)28 8224 3292 |
| Fax: | +44(0)28 8224 2241 |
| Email: | info@nmni.com |
| Website: | http://www.nmni.com/uafp |
| Location: | 45 mins from Derry, 1.5 hrs from Belfast and 5 miles north of Omagh on the main A5 road to Strabane |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Mar-Sept: Tue-Sun 10-5 Oct-Feb: Tue-Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 11-4 Closed Mondays (exept bhols) |
| Tours: | Self guided tours, costumed guides located throughout the museum |
| Booking Contact: | breege.osullivan@nmni.com |
| Manager: | Peter Kelly, Head of Operations |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: £6.50 Child/Concession: £4.00 Family (2A&3C): £18.50 (2A & 3C £13.00) Child U5: Free |
| Exhibition: | Log on to www.nmni.com to access the full programme of events and exhibitions running throughout the year |
| Restaurant: | Café located in visitor centre with sandwiches, tea, coffee and snacks. |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Craft and gift shop |
| Information Guide: | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Russian & Slovak |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Shopping & Eating at Ulster American Folk Park
Shopping
While the Ulster American Folk Park may be firmly rooted in the past, our newly refurbished combined Admissions and Shop is thoroughly contemporary and is the perfect spot to pick up a souvenir of your visit. Here you will find a selection of Northern Ireland craft products, such as Shazam jams and locally made jewellery, as well as premium brands such as Belleek Pottery, Ulster Weavers and Yankee Candles. The shop also sells traditional-style confectionary and holds an interesting selection of books on topics such as Ireland, emigration and the Irish American experience. For children, the shop offers a variety of novelty and educational toys, as well as a fine selection of books.
Eating
A designated picnic area is provided adjacent to the car park. Food and drinks are not permitted on the museum site.
Located in the visitor centre, the cafe provides a range of hot and cold meals, including tea/coffee and scones, soup, freshly made sandwiches and confectionery.
Titanic: Window on Emigration
Tuesday 28 February - Sunday 26 January 2014, 10:00 - 16:00
Have you ever wondered what life was like for the emigrants from Ireland who boarded Titanic?
Have you ever wondered how survivors picked up the pieces of their lives following the tragedy?
This exhibition looks at the stories of some of the Irish emigrants. Set in the context of European emigration, you can explore the stories of the steerage passengers and why they left for the New World.
Explore a third class cabin on Titanic, listen to the voices of those involved and bring to life the stories of the people who handed over their tickets in Queenstown on 11 April 1912 for a journey to a new life.
‘Games on board the Mauretania--June 12, 1911’, copyright by American Press Association, courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-118048.
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