We’re open Monday to Friday from 10am-4:30pm and EVERY Saturday from 12pm-4pm. Free admission, no booking required. Please note: The Northern Ireland War Memorial will be closed on Monday 18 March 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 10am.

We are open: Monday - Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and every Saturday from 12pm - 4pm

We are open: Monday - Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and every Saturday from 12pm - 4pm

Discover the story of Northern Ireland during the Second World War

We're 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. From the Belfast Blitz to the American presence, the Ulster Home Guard and the role of women and industries, find out what life was like during the war years.

Opening Hours:

We are open Monday to Friday from 10am-4:30pm and every Saturday from 12pm-4pm.

Free admission, no booking necessary.

In 2024, we will be closed on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 13 February from 14:00-15:30
  • Monday 18 March
  • Friday 29 March - Tuesday 2 April
  • Monday 6 May
  • Monday 27 May
  • Thursday 13 June from 12:30-14:30
  • Thursday 11 July - Monday 15 July
  • Monday 26 August
  • Friday 20 Dec - Thursday 2 Jan 2025

Find us at:

Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum, 21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD.

For more information on how to get here please visit our Getting Here page.

Getting here

Visiting the Museum

We aim to make your visit to the Northern Ireland War Memorial as enjoyable as possible. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make for your visit.

Getting here

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Getting Here

We're located in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, opposite Belfast Cathedral at 21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD.

For more information on how to get here, visit our Getting Here page.

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Accessibility

The Northern Ireland War Memorial is committed to ensuring accessibility to its premises and collections for all.

Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make for your visit.

For more information please visit our Accessibility page.

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