Northern Ireland War Memorial
Northern Ireland War Memorial
Northern Ireland War Memorial
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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An engaging and welcoming museum that provides a window on Northern Ireland's key role in the Second World War and the impact of the war on its people.
Duration: < 1 hour
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- mark m1 contributionHighly recommendedA group of us were invited to the museum by Michael. So much information was on show and some fascinating facts linking America to Northern Ireland, rations, uniforms, rolls of honour, blitz photos, bronzes that tell a story and my favourite part was when Michael was telling the story about James Magennis from the Falls road. I won't spoil it. Highly recommend a visit.Visited November 2023Travelled on businessWritten 20 November 2023
- Jackie C4 contributionsWar Memorial Museum Belfast - a great find!This amazing museum was an unexpected find, tucked along a side street by St Anne's Cathedral. Although small, it tells the story of Northern Ireland during World War II - the history, it has interesting artefacts plus fascinating descriptions and people's stories who lived during this time. Ruth was very engaging and knowledgeable. Someone really enjoys her job! NB it may looked closed but look out for the button to press, to the right of the entranceVisited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 August 2024
- Carolyn MAberdeen, United Kingdom493 contributionsSmall but perfectly formed venueMy husband spotted this on a map & was interested, so we went along. Small venue but full of interesting information & displays, & a very knowledgeable gentleman who answered questions we had & with whom I had a general chat about our visit to the city. Didn't know a thing about the 'Belfast Blitz', so that was enlightening. The venue is a little off the beaten track & not widely advertised to our knowledge, so may be missed by people who would be interested, which is a shame.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 September 2024
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1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
Very disappointed. A group of us attempted to visit today on Thursday 7 September at 10.00 am when they were meant to be open and website says no need to book. A note was on the door saying that they were closed today when we had travelled all the way from London to visit. Would suggest that you do ring in advance when travelling long distances although website tells you that you do not need to to avoid disappointment.
Written 7 September 2023
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Peter Lanky
Wigan, UK7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The museum is tucked away in a side street close to the Cathedral, and can easily be missed. It is only a small room, with various exhibits depicting Belfast during WW2. The member of staff in charge on the museum when we visit was very knowledgeable about the period and about Belfast in general, and we learned a lot by chatting.
The highlight for me though was the audio tour around the area (accessible via a QR code) showing all the local sites that were bombed during the Blitz. The accompanying leaflet showed photos of the sites during the bombing and the aftermath, and this really explains some of Belfast's many unattractive buildings in the immediate area that were rebuilt during the architecturally concrete period of the late 1950s to the early 1970s. The worst example is the building that originally hosted this memorial on Waring Street, which is thankfully due to meet it's maker.
The highlight for me though was the audio tour around the area (accessible via a QR code) showing all the local sites that were bombed during the Blitz. The accompanying leaflet showed photos of the sites during the bombing and the aftermath, and this really explains some of Belfast's many unattractive buildings in the immediate area that were rebuilt during the architecturally concrete period of the late 1950s to the early 1970s. The worst example is the building that originally hosted this memorial on Waring Street, which is thankfully due to meet it's maker.
Written 15 July 2023
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mark m
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Nov 2023 • Business
A group of us were invited to the museum by Michael.
So much information was on show and some fascinating facts linking America to Northern Ireland, rations, uniforms, rolls of honour, blitz photos, bronzes that tell a story and my favourite part was when Michael was telling the story about James Magennis from the Falls road. I won't spoil it. Highly recommend a visit.
So much information was on show and some fascinating facts linking America to Northern Ireland, rations, uniforms, rolls of honour, blitz photos, bronzes that tell a story and my favourite part was when Michael was telling the story about James Magennis from the Falls road. I won't spoil it. Highly recommend a visit.
Written 20 November 2023
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Carolyn M
Aberdeen, UK493 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
My husband spotted this on a map & was interested, so we went along. Small venue but full of interesting information & displays, & a very knowledgeable gentleman who answered questions we had & with whom I had a general chat about our visit to the city. Didn't know a thing about the 'Belfast Blitz', so that was enlightening. The venue is a little off the beaten track & not widely advertised to our knowledge, so may be missed by people who would be interested, which is a shame.
Written 12 September 2024
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Vicky G
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Jul 2023 • Friends
Visited today from England, highly recommended! Lady on the front desk was very helpful and informative! Some great memorabilia from 1940’s and well worth a visit! Beautiful stained glass window and loads of interesting information! A must see in Belfast!
Written 25 July 2023
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Original T-Bird
Bangor, UK2,941 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
I really enjoyed the ½ hour I spent visiting the War Memorial. I had no idea that over one thousand Northern Irish people were killed during the blitz or that over three thousand women played their part by making shells & bomb components not to mention making uniforms & serving in the Red Cross. What I lacked in WWII history this wonderful exhibition brought me up-to-speed very quickly.
There is a touch-screen monitor just to the right of the entrance door. It gives you a quick overview of WWII & how best to view the exhibition (begin anti-clockwise). The audio is quite loud & took me by surprise – not to mention the other visitors as you could have heard a pin drop before I hit the button!
Situated in Talbot Street the door is operated by an intercom system. You need to let them know you are there for the exhibition. Once through the doors take the door to the right. Talbot Street is just off Donegall Street, the street on the right before St Ann's Cathedral.
There is a touch-screen monitor just to the right of the entrance door. It gives you a quick overview of WWII & how best to view the exhibition (begin anti-clockwise). The audio is quite loud & took me by surprise – not to mention the other visitors as you could have heard a pin drop before I hit the button!
Situated in Talbot Street the door is operated by an intercom system. You need to let them know you are there for the exhibition. Once through the doors take the door to the right. Talbot Street is just off Donegall Street, the street on the right before St Ann's Cathedral.
Written 28 October 2014
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Meme24qts
Fort Worth, TX95 contributions
Sept 2019
We discovered this museum by accident with the help of a security guard at the City Hall and we were absolutely delighted with our visit. My 98 year old father was one of the 300,000 American troops stationed in Northern Ireland during WW2 as they were preparing for the D day invasion. We had been unable to find much in N Ireland about this time period and these soldiers until we went here. They had photos, military patches, uniforms and more from the soldiers who were there. Our favorite was a copy of the booklet that all US soldiers were given on arriving in N. Ireland to tell them about the N Irish culture and what to do and not to do--how to get along and what foods, etc to expect. The man on duty at the museum (forgot to get his name) was a wealth of information and even emailed us a copy of the booklet when we got home. The museum is free but they do accept donations. Much about WW2 impact on N. Ireland too of course and the blitz that took 1,000 lives in Belfast. The museum is small but very well displayed. So very glad to have found it. Made for a very meaningful hour or so for us. Have not shown my father the photos or the booklet yet but he will be absolutely thrilled!!
Written 20 September 2019
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Ciara
Ennis, Ireland21 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I came here with my history class (Jan 2016). It is quite small but is jam-packed with interesting artefacts and information about WW2. The staff were very kind to us and answered every question we had; she even gave us free badges.
There really is no shortage of artefacts from masks, to med bags and the Nazi knife.
I really recommend people visit here. It is easy to miss but it is definitely worth a visit
There really is no shortage of artefacts from masks, to med bags and the Nazi knife.
I really recommend people visit here. It is easy to miss but it is definitely worth a visit
Written 2 July 2019
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Genevieve
West Palm Beach, FL170 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The memorial was a small room which may take 15 or 20 minutes of your time. It’s free to get in and the information they had was very informative. They even spoke about Americans and their impact of Ireland. My husband & I enjoyed the memorial and it’s right next to Belfast Cathedral so you can’t miss it.
Written 3 April 2019
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andesronj351
Ashburn, VA9 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
It took about 1 hour to walk about and take in everything on display.
we had a fantastic guide - Michael - who patiently explained all there was to know about WW 2's impact on Belfast.
I always take in a few museums on my visits to Ireland and this museum was exceptionally well presented. I knew Belfast was bombed but knew very little about the Belfast Blitz. There were first hand accounts on audio.
Very moving and definitely worth a visit
we had a fantastic guide - Michael - who patiently explained all there was to know about WW 2's impact on Belfast.
I always take in a few museums on my visits to Ireland and this museum was exceptionally well presented. I knew Belfast was bombed but knew very little about the Belfast Blitz. There were first hand accounts on audio.
Very moving and definitely worth a visit
Written 30 October 2018
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