****WINNER OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND TOURISM AWARDS 2008 FOR VISITOR ATTRACTION****
This outdoor museum tells the story of emigration during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The Old and New World layout of the Park illustrates the various aspects of emigrant life on both sides of the Atlantic.
Traditional thatched buildings, American log houses and a full-scale replica emigrant ship and the dockside gallery help to bring a bygone era back to life. Costumed demonstrators go about their everyday tasks in a traditional manner in authentically furnished buildings. Visitors are able to taste traditional fayre and see demonstrations on traditional Irish and American crafts and agriculture including spinning, printing, blacksmithing and textiles. The museum also includes an indoor ‘Emigrants’ Exhibition and includes a Centre for Migration Studies/library which is accessible to all visitors.
A full programme of special events is organised throughout the year including the award winning annual Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival (first weekend in September) and the ever popular Hallowe’en Festival.
Now in its 17th year the Annual Appalachian and Bluegrass Festival has become one of the largest bluegrass events outside of North America.
The Annual Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival runs over three days and features a range of attractions including the ‘Bluegrass in The Park’ outdoor musical performances and three major evening concerts in the festival marquee.
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Summer bus services, 2008.
Directions from Town:
Take the A5 from Omagh to Strabane. The Ulster American Folk Park is located 6km from the outskirts of the town on the right hand side.
A large car and coach park can accommodate up to 350 cars. Parking is free.
Opening times:
Mon - Fri, March - September: 10am - 5pm
Mon - Fri, October - February: 10am - 4pm
Weekends: 11am - 4pm
The Centre for Migration Studies
Monday to Friday 10.30am - 4.30pm
Closed weekends and Public Holidays
Prices:
Ticket Including Gift Aid* Non Gift Aid
Adult £6.60 £6.00
Children (5 to 18 years) £3.85 £3.50
Concession £3.85 £3.50
Family
(2 adults & up to 3 children) £18.70 £17.00
Family
(1 adult & up to 3 children £13.20 £12.00
Children under 5 Free Free
*As a charity, the Ulster American Folk Park relies on support from its visitors and from the general public in order to continue carrying out its work. Admission prices include a voluntary 10% donation that allows us to collect Gift Aid which, if you are a UK tax payer, means we can claim back the tax on your ticket, currently 28p for every £1.
Concession rate applies to children 5-18, senior citizens and people with disabilities. If you are eligable for the concession rate please tell the reception staff on your arrival.
10% discount on full rate for groups with 15 or more