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Ulster Transport Museum

National Museums NI

Open to the public

Museum or gallery in County Down

2,109 artworks

Part of National Museums NI

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Be transported back in time and explore one of the most comprehensive transport collections in Europe. You’ll find majestic locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, vintage motorbikes, and cars at the Ulster Transport Museum, along with exhibits of historical materials, including photographs of the 'Titanic'.

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Cultra, Holywood, County Down BT18 0EU Northern Ireland

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028 ​9039 5091

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https://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/

Artworks

  • NCC Locomotive No. 94
    NCC Locomotive No. 94 Brian Collings (b.1939)
    Ulster Transport Museum
  • First class gymnasium
    First class gymnasium Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
    Ulster Transport Museum
  • Port near profile during outfitting at Thompson deepwater wharf
    Port near profile during outfitting at Thompson deepwater wharf Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
    Ulster Transport Museum
  • View aft to starboard poop deck while swinging and outfitting basin with Thompson Graving Dock and 'Titanic' in background
    View aft to starboard poop deck while swinging and outfitting basin with Thompson Graving Dock and 'Titanic' in background Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
    Ulster Transport Museum
  • Close-up view of centre propeller shaft and two blades, while in Thompson Graving Dock
    Close-up view of centre propeller shaft and two blades, while in Thompson Graving Dock Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
    Ulster Transport Museum
  • HMS 'Hawke' collision damage – details of damaged shell plates
    HMS 'Hawke' collision damage – details of damaged shell plates Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
    Ulster Transport Museum
  • Port bow 3/4 profile on No. 2 slip, North Yard, prior to launch
    Port bow 3/4 profile on No. 2 slip, North Yard, prior to launch Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
    Ulster Transport Museum
  • 2,102 more

Not every artwork is on display – if you would like to see a particular work, contact the venue before your visit

National Museums NI has another 7,834 artworks

Artists

  • First Sketch for 'The 1st Battalion, Herefordshire Regiment (TF), Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, Turkey, 9 August 1915'
    Charles Dixon (1872–1934)
  • Return from Work
    William Conor (1881–1968)
  • The Lisburn and Lambeg Volunteers Firing a 'Feu de Joie' in Honour of the Dungannon Convention, 1782
    John Carey (1861–1943)
  • The Three-Masted Schooner 'Lord Dufferin' at Sea
    William Henry McIlvenny (1849–1900)
  • 4.5 Litre Bentley
    Derek Lucas
  • 'Divis’ (Small Coaster)
    Dan Rainey
  • MacArt's Fort
    William Hollywood (1923–1990)
  • First class gymnasium
    Harland & Wolff
  • Clipper and Steamboat at Sea
    Norman Whitla (1936–2018)
  • The Port of Liverpool: In the Foreground the Ship 'John Campbell', Owner Isaac Bold
    Joseph Heard (1799–1859)

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Venues in County Down

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    Bangor Castle
  • Down County Museum
  • Downe Hospital
  • F. E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio
  • Hillsborough Castle, Historic Royal Palaces
  • National Trust, Castle Ward
  • National Trust, Mount Stewart
  • National Trust, Rowallane
  • Newry & Mourne Museum
  • Newry Town Hall