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european heritage open day: access to transport stores

A self-guided, behind-the-scenes tour of our Transport and Industry stores as part of European Heritage Open Days

Two people standing looking at a car in the closed off collection of the Transport and Industry Store of the Ulster Transport Museum. More collection cars and people in the background.
Date
Saturday 14th September
Time
30 minute slots from 11:00 to 15:00
Event type
Free

This event has now ended. 


We're opening the doors to NI's Transport and Industry Store on Saturday 14th September as part of European Heritage Open Days. 

Our Transport and Industry store is a treasure trove of thousands of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight our history of invention in this part of the world.

Take a self-guided tour of this special private collection, including Rex McCandless' innovations, historic bicycles, motorbikes, planes and boats including the rare Shorts Sealand. The combination of our fascinating range of objects and an opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Ulster Transport Museum is an opportunity not to be missed!

Please note: the store is not located at Ulster Transport Museum. It is a short distance away at 22 Heron Road, Harbour Estate, BT39 9LE. This will be the meeting point for the tour.  

What to know 

  • Your self-guided tour will last around 30 minutes to 1 hour. Booking is essential. 
  • This site is fully accessible. 
  • Please note, minors should be supervised at all times. 
  • Last entry is 15:00 

European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture, which takes place across Europe on the second weekend in September. In Northern Ireland European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is run by the Department for Communities with the support of the Council of Europe and the European Commission.