Colleges and Universities
Travel & Tourism Programme
First opened in 1976, the Ulster American Folk Park has established itself as one of the major tourist attractions on the island of Ireland. Student groups are invited to visit the museum to investigate from a tourism perspective and discuss with staff such aspects as visitor management, patterns of visitation, marketing, public services, careers etc. Please call us to discuss the specific needs of your group.
Undergraduate
Teachers and lecturers are advised to contact the museum and the Centre for Migration Studies at the Park to discuss their individual needs. Residential accommodation is also available for longer stays.
Research at the Centre for Migration Studies
The Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) at the Ulster American Folk Park supports the study of Irish Migration worldwide from 1600 to the present. Containing a research library and database, it offers assistance to students, teachers, scholars and the general public The Centre contains a specialist collection of books, maps, journals, documentary materials and records related to the main themes of the Folk Park, e.g. emigration, housing, farming, education, shops, traditional crafts, biographies, social customs, settlement in frontier and urban America, Native American history and lifestyles.
Irish Emigration Database
The emigration database is a constantly expanding digital resource, which currently contains over 35,000 primary sources including emigrant letters, journals, diaries, shipping advertisements and passenger lists.
CMS Opening times
The Centre is open Monday to Friday 10.30am-4.45pm (excluding Public Holidays). Teachers, students and the general public are welcome to visit the centre and use its resources for reference.
Work Placements
A small number of work placements are available each year to students with an interest in:
- tourism
- history
- education
- living history
- traditional crafts
- costume
- museum studies
Work placements will normally be unpaid and students will be expected to work independently and responsibly with a minimum of supervision. Students should submit an application form to the museum at least two months before the proposed date and may be called for interview as part of the process. In all cases acceptance is at the discretion of the museum.