Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum — Attraction in Belfast

Oddly, this museum was not on our Belfast itinerary. Happily we walked by one day during our stay and ventured in. We were glad that we did. If offers an insight into Northern Island's participation and experiences during times of world wide conflict. Displays are well curated and well lit. We learned much during our visit. Luckily there was a person working that day who had an intimate knowledge on the subject. We were grateful for him sharing his knowledge with us.

The museum is modest in scope. I believe that they are fundraising in the hope of moving to bigger premises. Plus they are continuing to collect oral histories which will be an added bonus to future visitors. We spent slightly less than an hour visiting. But there is much to absorb. Best of all,...

Small museum, but suitable for history buffs to get their dose.

Smallness was not a problem, since the exhibition was in scale with the topic. Whole concept was refreshingly small compared to large exhausting museums where visitor tires one’s self with material which proper intake would take days.

This was just suitable as part of walk around the city after, which you feel you have done something educational and you can reward yourself with a cup of coffee.

Door had a doorbell/buzzard system, which required some thinking and created an assumption they have a large weapons collection. They didn’t and for gun buffs this is not the...

Excellent exhibition and put together with care and passion...staff are extreamly helpful and will be more than glad to answer any questions you may have. although the exhibition itself is small , the heart moveing history behind it is very real,while your there pick up a free booklet on The Belfast Blitz where you then scan a bar code to your phone and it takes you on a visual tour of the blitz starting from the front door of the museum. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Group bookings advisable. Check online for opening times. It's...