Dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces at the Ulster Transport Museum however they must be kept on a short lead at all times. And we ask that you please pick up after your dog. Water bowls are in place outside B Galleries for dog owners walking within the grounds of the Transport Museum.

Dogs are not permitted in the gallery buildings unless your dog is an assistance dog. Assistance dogs are specifically trained and needed by their owner/user to service them. This includes:

• Guide dogs that assist visitors who are blind or visually impaired.
• Hearing dogs or signal dogs that help visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Service dogs that are not specifically trained for visual or hearing impairment, but are trained to do
• other work, such as provide mobility and assistance to certain visitors.

It is estimated that most visitors will tour the museum site anywhere between 2 to 2.5 hours. There is no time limit to your visit and you can enjoy the exhibits and galleries at your leisure. If you are also planning to visit the nearby Ulster Folk Museum, it is recommended you leave a further three hours to explore that museum. 

Yes, however there are certain points in the museum you should be aware of that are more accessible than others.

You will have to go outside to go between A Galleries and B Galleries, as they are two separate buildings. There is an accessible pathway between the two buildings. 

There are lifts in both the A and B Galleries which are serviced every three months and are fully operational with the help of a Visitor Guide. You should know, though, that the ramps in B Galleries, although working, they cannot take heavy loads. So for example, a mobility scooter can’t be placed on them.

The gravel path connecting the museum grounds to the North Down coastal path can be challenging in some parts for prams, wheelchairs and scooters.