Mapping the Blitz
Find out more about our Mapping the Blitz project in partnership with Queens University Belfast.
The American Red Cross in Northern Ireland during the Second World War
To coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Belfast American Red Cross club’s official dedication in October 1942, the Northern Ireland War Memorial will launch a new book, The American Red Cross in Northern Ireland during the Second World War by historian Clive Moore.
US80 - Flag Donation
In advance of US80, we were pleased to accept the timely donation in December 2021 of a large American flag that was flown from the American Red Cross Club on Chichester Street, Belfast.
New Acquisition
The NI War Memorial is very pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Bombs Falling on Belfast, April 16th 1941 by local artist William Conor.
Kids in Museums Takeover Day 2022
We're being taken over!
We're excited to be taking part in Kids in Museums annual Takeover Day 2022.
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Arts Council NI Grant
We are delighted to announce that the NIWM has been awarded a grant from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Arts & Older People Programme.
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NIWM on C2K Newsdesk
Watch our programme all about rationing during the Second World War with C2K Newsdesk.
New Acquisition - Firemen, After the Blitz, Belfast
The NI War Memorial is very pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Firemen, After the Blitz, Belfast by local artist William Conor.
Belfast Blitz Commemorations 2023
In April and May 2023, the Northern Ireland War Memorial marked the anniversaries of the air raids on Northern Ireland with three commemorations. Members of the public were invited to attend to pay their respects and to remember those who were killed as a result of enemy action in April and May 1941.
Saving Sheila the Elephant
On Saturday 22 April 2023, NIWM marked Earth Day with the opening of a new exhibition, Saving Sheila the Elephant; a collection of artworks created by local primary school children in Belfast who have participated in a project funded by #TheWildEscape and supported by the Northern Ireland Museums Council.
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AGM 2023
In June 2023, we hosted our AGM with trustees, council members and invited guests. We reflected on 2022 which was a busy and successful year for the NIWM.
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Book Launch of 'The American Red Cross in Northern Ireland'
On Thursday 14 September 2023, the Northern Ireland War Memorial hosted the book launch of The American Red Cross in Northern Ireland during the Second World War, a Northern Ireland War Memorial publication by Clive Moore.
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