Exhibitions

The Belfast Blitz

Belfast was bombed by the Luftwaffe on four occasions in April and May 1941. Nearly 1,000 people lost their lives as a result.

American Presence

Between 1942 and 1945, it is estimated that around 300,000 American service personnel were either based in or passed through Northern Ireland.

Memorial Wall

The Memorial Wall is lined with highly polished Belgian black marble, known as Noir De Sable.

McKendry Frieze

This hammered copper frieze by local artist James McKendry (b.1935), was originally installed in the War Memorial Building in Waring Street.

Stained Glass Memorial Window

Click here to find out more about the stained glass window that was designed for the original War Memorial Building in 1963.

Blitz Memorial

A 5ft high bronze sculpture to the victims of the Belfast Blitz that is on permanent display.

Blitz Survivors

This half life-size bronze sculpture by John Sherlock is on permanent display. Click here to discover the finer details and inspiration the sculpt.

Magennis VC

A portrait in oils of Leading Seaman James Magennis VC by Robert Taylor Carson hangs proudly on display in the museum.

April Showers Bring Forth May Flowers

This artwork, named after a 16th century proverb, depicts bombs transforming into flax flowers and was unveiled in 2007.

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