First stop was the Transport Museum. The first exhibit was a collection of locomotives and passenger cars, some of which we could climb on and explore. That was the best part for the kids!
Indeed.
There was a brief but interesting exhibit on the Titanic. These plans confirmed A's favorite Titanic fact: that the fourth smoke stack did not function as an engine exhaust pipe (although we learned that it did provide air intake for the other three engine rooms).
The next part of the exhibit showcased historic trolley cars and buses from the area, mainly Belfast. There wasn't as much climbing to be done on these buses, but we did find some horses for C to drive.
We recognized these street scenes from
our walks in Modern Belfast
Next up was the car exhibit! We found some interesting vehicles; however the little one was disappointed that none could be clambered on. We didn't make it to the Flight exhibit... I know, I can hear your groans of disappointment! The kids were sad too, but we had to save time for the Folk Museum, and I told them that we've seen it all at the Air & Space Museums in San Diego and Washington D.C. ;)
1924 Sunbeam Grand Prix
DeLorean!
Sad that we couldn't go inside the Invalid
It was a short drive to the Folk Museum. We saw this cool engine on the way. I liked that it was next to an electric car charging port... interesting juxtaposition of transportation modes.
The Folk Museum is a reconstructed town showing the ways of life 100 years ago... similar to Colonial Williamsburg. The kids loved exploring inside all the buildings!
Warm fire inside a laborer's cottage
In the forge
Exploring the school house
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