Saturday Opening 12pm – 4pm
Visit us and learn all about Northern Ireland’s role in the Second World War. Listen to 1940’s music and play with wartime games and toys. Dress up in real wartime uniforms and helmets and take part in craft activities suitable for all ages.
Free Admission.
NIWM will be opened on the following dates from 12pm-4pm:
- Saturday 4th May
- Saturday 1st June
- Saturday 6th July
- Saturday 3rd August
- Saturday 7th September
- Saturday 5th October
- Saturday 2nd November
- Saturday 7th December
#niwarmemorial #NIWM #NIWMSatOpening
There’ll be Bluebirds over…
Positive Ageing Month
Friday 18th October – 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Northern Ireland War Memorial
Visit the museum to look back at life in Northern Ireland during the Second World War. Have a slice of wartime cake and a cup of tea. Sing-along to songs from the 1940s with live piano by Karen Diamond. Ration books and identity cards not required.
Booking Required: contact info@niwarmemorial or telephone 02890320392 to book your space.
Northern Ireland War Memorial
21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD
028 9032 0392
NIWM Lecture Series 2019
The Ulster Home Guard in the Second World War
David Orr
Thursday 24th October 2019 at 7.00pm
Northern Ireland War Memorial
This presentation will provide an overview of the Ulster Home Guard during the Second World War. From 1940 to 1944 and uniquely in the United Kingdom, the Home Guard in Northern Ireland was raised as an extension of the constabulary forces which were administered by the Stormont Government. This unusual arrangement led to a number of differences between the Home Guard raised in Ulster and that raised in Great Britain.
David Orr is the author of Duty Without Glory and has co-authored a number of other books.
FREE EVENT – NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Northern Ireland War Memorial
21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD
Saturday Opening 12pm – 4pm
Visit us and learn all about Northern Ireland’s role in the Second World War. Listen to 1940’s music and play with wartime games and toys. Dress up in real wartime uniforms and helmets and take part in craft activities suitable for all ages.
Free Admission.
NIWM will be opened on the following dates from 12pm-4pm:
- Saturday 4th May
- Saturday 1st June
- Saturday 6th July
- Saturday 3rd August
- Saturday 7th September
- Saturday 5th October
- Saturday 2nd November
- Saturday 7th December
#niwarmemorial #NIWM #NIWMSatOpening
Book launch of ‘Petticoat Pilots: Biographies and Achievements of Irish Female Aviators, 1909-1939’ by Michael Traynor
Monday 25th November – 7pm to 9pm
On Monday 25th November, Michael Traynor will launch his book ‘Petticoat Pilots: Biographies and Achievements of Irish Female Aviators, 1909-1939‘ at the Northern Ireland War Memorial.
The book will be launched by Dr Wendy Austin MBE and the evening will be hosted by aviation historian and author, Guy Warner.
The book is the result of eight years research and comprises 205,000 words on 650 pages divided into two volumes. The detailed index extends to 45 pages. There are 773 photographs most of them are from private family collections and never before been published. It is being offered at a special discounted price of £45 for both volumes purchased on the night. The Foreword is provided by President Michael D. Higgins.
Please see the attached leaflet for a blurb of the publication and for further info.
To RSVP please email traynormichael0@gmail.com.
Northern Ireland War Memorial
21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD
The Festive Forties
Free Family Event
Saturday 7th December – 10.30am to 4pm
Join us at the Northern Ireland War Memorial for Festive Fun with wartime games and toys. Learn how people celebrated Christmas under the restraints of rationing and try your hand in our lucky dip or have a go at cracking a secret Christmas message.
- Play with wartime games and toys
- Listen to well-loved Christmas songs and singalong
- Sample our ration recipe Christmas cake – made with dried eggs
Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum
21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD
First World War collections in the Northern Ireland War Memorial
Thursday 12th March 2020
7pm- 9pm
The Northern Ireland War Memorial and the First World War.
Alan Freeburn (Collections Officer) from the Northern Ireland War Memorial will talk about the museums First World War collections.
This talk will be proceeded by the Annual General Meeting of the Antrim and Down Branch of the Western Front Association.
This is a FREE event, however booking is required. Tickets can be booked at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/first-world-war-collections-in-the-northern-ireland-war-memorial-tickets-94176154413?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
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The Northern Ireland War Memorial closed to the public on Monday 16th March 2020 until further notice. This decision was taken in the interest of staff, visitors and volunteers as the the COVID-19 outbreak continues.
As a result, we have POSTPONED all our VE Day events that were due to take place in May 2020.
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Victory Party at the Museum
Friday 8th May 2020
10.30am – 4.30pm
Join us for a family fun day at the museum with wartime entertainment and food reflecting the 1940s.
This will be an intergenerational event with learning activities for all ages.
Dress up in 1940s uniforms and have a souvenir photograph taken using green-screen technology. Take part in various craft activities, suitable for all ages to enjoy.
A Piper will play Battle’s O’er at 3pm.
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The Northern Ireland War Memorial closed to the public on Monday 16th March 2020 until further notice. This decision was taken in the interest of staff, visitors and volunteers as the the COVID-19 outbreak continues.
As a result, we have POSTPONED all our VE Day events that were due to take place in May 2020.
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Belfast Cathedral, NI War Memorial and Peter Corry Productions present:
Victory at the Cathedral!
Friday 8th May 2020
7pm – 10pm
Noel Thompson and Kerri Quinn will host a fantastic evening of wartime entertainment to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day with Swingabella, Ballroom Blitz Formation Dance Team, live band and fascinating stories from the museum’s collection.
“People took to the streets to celebrate peace and hope for the future”
Tickets and further details will be released soon!
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The Northern Ireland War Memorial closed to the public on Monday 16th March 2020 until further notice. This decision was taken in the interest of staff, visitors and volunteers as the the COVID-19 outbreak continues.
As a result, we have POSTPONED all our VE Day events that were due to take place in May 2020.
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Victory Party at the Museum
Saturday 9th May 2020
10.30am – 4.30pm
Join us for a family fun day at the museum with wartime entertainment and food reflecting the 1940s.
This will be an intergenerational event with learning activities for all ages.
Dress up in 1940s uniform and have a souvenir photograph taken using green-screen technology. Take part in various craft activities suitable for all ages.
