Our mission is to enrich people's understanding of the contribution of the people of Northern Ireland in the two world wars and the presence of US Armed Forces in Northern Ireland during the Second World War by preserving and displaying a unique collection and delivering a programme of engaging exhibitions, workshops and events to visitors, groups and schools.
The Council of the Northern Ireland War Memorial (Incorporated) is a registered charity in Northern Ireland (NIC 103635) and registered as a company limited by guarantee (NI 002888).
The Council of the Northern Ireland War Memorial (Incorporated) is a registered charity in Northern Ireland (NIC 103635) and registered as a company limited by guarantee (NI 002888).
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About Us
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The Northern Ireland War Memorial (NIWM) operates an accredited museum which tells the story of how Northern Ireland was affected by and contributed to the Second World War. Situated in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter the museum preserves and displays a unique collection relating to the Belfast Blitz, the American forces, the Ulster Home Guard, industry, and the role of women as well as several significant artworks.
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We are open: Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm (No booking required) Saturday 12pm - 4pm (Booking required). Between 1942 and 1945, it is estimated that around 300,000 American service personnel were either based in or passed through Northern Ireland. The Memorial Wall is lined with highly polished Belgian black marble, known as Noir De Sable.
Getting Here
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On arrival there is a buzzer for access to the War Memorial. Please ring the War Memorial buzzer and a member of staff will greet you at the door and show you to the exhibition on the ground floor of the building. The Council of the Northern Ireland War Memorial (Incorporated) is a registered charity in Northern Ireland (NIC 103635) and registered as a company limited by guarantee (NI 002888).
Accessibility
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AccessAble provides the detailed information you need to work out if NIWM is going to be accessible to you. We know everyone's accessibility needs are different, which is why having detailed, accurate information is so important. It contains facts, figures and photographs as well as a detailed access guide about our venue's access.
Learning
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We offer a range of tours, activities and workshops for schools and groups of all ages and abilities. We offer engaging experiences for older people, their carers and people who are living with Dementia. We aim to make our workshops engaging, enjoyable and multi-sensory with museum object handling, music, and movement.
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