Stories

Our collections tell the story of our shared experiences. These articles help to connect the dots around who we are, the past we share and the future we are building together.

Members of The Conflict and Legacy Interpretive Network walking towards a building with a thatched roof at the Ulster Folk Museum.

Stories

Foraging in Spring

Spring 2023

Join Clare from Feasting on Weeds as we forage at the Ulster Folk Museum.

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Living Stories

Elevated view of Kingsmere Avenue, Cliftonville Gardens

Stories

From Castles to the Poor House

Houses and homes are captured within our photographic collections. Explore the many dwellings captured in Northern Ireland, from country cottages to castles.

The Old Rectory at the Ulster Folk Museum in the 60s

Stories

The McCullagh Family

The Old Rectory is probably one of the most recognisable and picturesque buildings at the Ulster Folk Museum. Learn more about the McCullagh family who lived there for many years.

A man stands behind a dolmen, an archaeological monument of stones.

In Pictures

The Giants' Graves of W. A. Green

May 2023

As the Ballintaggart Court tomb arrives at the Ulster Folk Museum, we explore how the people of Ulster viewed archaeological monuments in the landscape.