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What to do and see in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: The Best Military Museums
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1. War Years Remembered (War Museum)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By argylltraveler
This war museum is a must for any war historian all the items covering the 1st & 2nd world wars are all original its has vechicles weapons uniforms & so much more it takes around 2hours to get round it all very interesting I just loved it
2. U.S. Rangers Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 379sherig - Kemptville, Canada
We had a very interesting visit to the Ranger Museum last week. Sean is a very likable gentleman who is very knowledgeable about the history of the Rangers and their place in Irish history. We spent an enjoyable rainy afternoon discussing Irish history with Sean. Highly recommend adding this to your MUST DO list!
3. Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Cruiser803175
This is a very interesting regimental museum tucked away behind a building at 5 Waring Street Belfast --it would be easy to walk past without seeing the sign but is very close to the city centre. The museum has numerous displays showing the history of the regiment and service throughout the world including the world wars and Korean and right back to the 17th century. There is also a WW1 dugout display. It is free but you can make a contribution but should appeal to adults, children and teenagers. There is an unused guard sangar to the side of the building but do not be put off by this. You can try on army helmets or pose with a deactivated machine gun if you wish.
4. Grey Point Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
WW1 Coastal Defense Battery built in 1904 with two original 6 inch Coastal guns fully restored and firing on special events - Radio Museum & Military Memorabilia Musems - Admission FREE
5. Northern Ireland War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Located in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter beside Belfast Cathedral, the War Memorial Gallery is a ‘must see’ for anyone with an interest in Northern Ireland’s role in the Second World War. The museum tells the story of the Belfast Blitz, the Ulster Home Guard, the role played by women in the war and the presence of US forces from 1942 to 1944. Visitors can try on wartime uniforms and view interesting pieces from the collection including the Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland which was issued to US Servicemen warning that “you will probably find yourself drinking more tea in a week than you have in all your previous life!” The centre-piece of the gallery is a bronze sculpture depicting a mother guiding her child through the ruins of Belfast on the morning after a devastating air raid in April 1941. An evocative memorial screen recalls the names of over 1,100 people who lost their lives in the Belfast Blitz. A magnificent stained glass memorial window and two books of remembrance recall the local lives lost in the two World Wars. Temporary displays and exhibitions ensure that regular visitors will always see something different on each visit.
