Somme Museum

The Museum examines Ireland's role in the 1st World War with special reference to the cross-community involvement in the 3 local volunteer Divisions: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions and the 36th (Ulster) Division. Guided tours bring the visitor back in time to 1910 where they learn about the Home Rule Crisis, recruiting and training of men and life in the trenches. Reconstructed trenches of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Wheelchair access. Audio-visual. Shop. Conference facilities.


Opening times

April - June Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 and Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
July & August Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sept Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 and Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
October - March Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 and 1st Saturday of Month 11:00 - 16:00


Getting to the start by car

Directions from Town:Located on A21 on the Main Road between Bangor and Newtownards


Price from £

Adult £6.50
Child £5.50
Concession £5.50
Family £22.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Somme Museum
Newtownards
Co Down
BT23 7PH

Location

 

Attractions in Co Down