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Museums · Northern Ireland

Folk Galleries

In or near Crawfordsburn.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Folk Galleries — a museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

'Cluan Place', Ulster Folk Museum - geograph.org.uk - 1107570

Ross — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Cultra · 0.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Folk Galleries is a museum located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Folk Galleries is a museum located in Northern Ireland. It showcases a range of folk art and cultural heritage, highlighting the region's artistic traditions. The galleries provide insight into local craftsmanship and community history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6495, -5.7980
Postcode
BT18 0EU
Parliamentary constituency
North Down
Nearest railway station
Cultra — 0.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Folk Galleries?
Folk Galleries is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT18 0EU).
What is Folk Galleries?
Folk Galleries — a museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Folk Galleries?
The nearest railway station is Cultra, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Crawfordsburn. Drivers can use postcode BT18 0EU.
How do I get to Folk Galleries?
The nearest railway station is Cultra, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT18 0EU.