Stories

Our collections tell the story of our shared experiences. These articles help to connect the dots around who we are, the past we share and the future we are building together.

Guest Blog

The Ferguson Black: Homecoming

Learn more about the world famous tractor with John Barron, Director of Friends of Ferguson Heritage.

Made in Northern Ireland

Observing

Behind the Glass

Serial

White Star Line Silverware

Object Conservator Shannon Campbell demonstrates her work restoring objects from our White Star Line silverware.

Ocean

Stories

A Donation Unlocked

The Key to the Asturias

Showmans living Carvan at the Ulster Transport Museum

Behind the Glass

Serial

Showman's Caravan

Take a closer look inside the Showman's living caravan in our tram gallery.

Moving

Rail

Collection

The Causeway Tram

The Giant's Causeway tramway was the first tram system in the world to be powered by hydroelectricity. Explore this unique piece of Ulster history.

Road

Collection

The Shorland

The Shorland is an armoured patrol car that was used by the Royal Ulster Constabulary during the height of The Troubles.

Road

Stories

The Cultra Hill Climb Legacy

From 1905 to present day, the Cultra Hill Climb has been a long standing motorsport race in Northern Ireland. Paul Robinson takes us through its fascinating history.

Innovating

Innovator

Guest Blog

Harry Ferguson

Explore the life and worldwide impact of Innovator Harry Ferguson with John Barron, Director of Friends of Ferguson Heritage.

Professor Katrina Thompson standing with her arms crossed in Belfast harbour, Harland and Wolff cranes visible in the background

Innovator

Stories

Professor Katrina Thompson

A chartered engineer and graduate in Aeronautical Engineering, she has over 30 years of industrial experience across the aerospace, telecommunications, and maritime sectors.

Current Innovator In Focus