Are you interested in military history? These are the must-visit war museums in Northern Ireland:
1Ulster Museum
BelfastThe Botanic Gardens, a public garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland, spans 28 acres of south Belfast. This garden is a popular spot for office workers, students, and tourists alike. Its location on Stranmillis Road in Queen's Quarter, with Queen's University nearby, makes it easily accessible for visitors. 2Carrickfergus Castle
CarrickfergusCarrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle situated in the town of Carrickfergus, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The castle is located on the shores of Belfast Lough, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. It is one of the best-preserved medieval structures in all of Ireland, having played a significant military role until 1928. Today, the castle is maintained by the Environment and Heritage Service as a state historical monument. 3Somme Museum
NewtownardsThe Somme Museum is an independent fully accredited museum established in 1994 between Newtownards and Bangor. The Museum features exhibits related to: social history, archives, weapons & war, costume, textiles and personalities. It is an institution for the study and interpretation of Ireland's c 4Down County Museum
DownpatrickDown County Museum is a museum in Downpatrick. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Maritime, Social History, Land Transport, Archives, Weapons and War, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Medicine, Costume and Textiles and Natural Sciences. 5Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
LisburnIrish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum is a museum in Lisburn. The museum features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Archives, Personalities, Social History, Natural Sciences, Archaeology, Fine Art, Land Transport, Weapons and War, Science and Technology, Costume and Textiles, Coins and 6Springhill
MoneymoreSpringhill is a historical plantation house that dates back to the 17th century. It is situated in the townland of Ballindrum, near Moneymore County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. This house offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architectural style and living conditions of the time. 7Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
BelfastBelfast Exposed, established in 1983, is a photography gallery located in Belfast. It holds the distinction of being Northern Ireland's first dedicated photographic gallery. This gallery has been a significant space for contemporary photography, as described by Sean O'Hagan in The Guardian in 2018. 8Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor Centre
GlengormleySentry Hill Historic House and Visitor Centre is a museum in Newtownabbey. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art, Archaeology, Weapons and War, Archives, Social History, Decorative and Applied Art and Literature. 9Armagh County Museum
ArmaghThe Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is a military museum situated in the Sovereign's House in Armagh, Northern Ireland. This museum is dedicated to the history and legacy of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, a regiment that has played a significant role in the military history of Ireland. 10Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum
ArmaghThe Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is a military museum situated in the Sovereign's House in Armagh, Northern Ireland. This museum is dedicated to the history and legacy of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, offering a unique insight into the regiment's past. 11Mid-Antrim Museum
BallymenaMid-Antrim Museum is a museum in Ballymena. The museum features exhibits related to: literature, fine art, music, trade and commerce, archives, land transport, archaeology, costume and textiles, agriculture, religion, coins and medals, law and order, photography, weapons and war, social history, dec 12Ballymoney Museum
BallymoneyBallymoney Museum is a museum in Ballymoney. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, natural sciences, archaeology, trade and commerce, photography, social history, costume and textiles, law and order, weapons and war and medicine. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: mo 13Ulster Aviation Society
LisburnThe Ulster Aviation Society ('UAS') is a volunteer-run charitable organisation based in two historic World War II hangars at the former Maze prison site near Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Established in 1968, the Society is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Northern Ireland’s rich aviation heritag- 14
Larne Museum and Arts Centre
LarneLarne Museum and Arts Centre is a museum in Larne. The museum features exhibits related to: literature, industry, archaeology, land transport, weapons and war, archives, toys and hobbies, music, sport, agriculture, coins and medals, social history, maritime, photography and costume and textiles. Key - 15
Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum
BelfastThe Northern Ireland War Memorial, also referred to as the NI War Memorial and War Memorial, is a significant site located in Talbot Street, Belfast. Opened in 2007, it replaced an earlier building known as Memorial House, which was situated in Waring Street and was bombed during the Blitz in 1941. The memorial serves as a testament to the men and women of Northern Ireland who lost their lives in the two World Wars. - 16
Palace Stables Heritage Centre
ArmaghPalace Stables Heritage Centre is a museum in Armagh. The museum features exhibits related to: religion, weapons and war and social history. - 17
Police Museum
BelfastPolice Museum is a museum in Belfast. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, weapons and war, costume and textiles, land transport, personalities and social history.