HMS Belfast
Join the adventure aboard HMS Belfast.
The Gun Turret Experience
Find out what it was like to be caught in the heart of a battle at sea in the Gun Turret Experience.
Life on Board
Discover how the men who sailed the world on HMS Belfast coped with life on board.
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HMS Belfast
Explore HMS Belfast’s nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly packed hammocks during duties in Arctic waters, or being stationed deep in the bowels of the ship when she opened fire in support of Allied troops on D-Day. Venture into the interactive Operations Room, and immerse yourself in the midst of a battle in our Gun Turret Experience.
Special Event
HMS Belfast will be taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival The Big Draw this October by inviting kids to create their own naval tattoo in Tattoo T-shirts.
IWM Shop
From model ships to quirky mugs shop for gifts for the navy enthusiast or budding sailor. All your purchases support IWM.
Private Tours
Explore HMS Belfast with one of the Ship’s Company, gaining exclusive access to this historic warship and hearing fascinating stories of life at sea.
From our Collections
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Jacket, Service Dress: WRNS (Second Officer)
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RAF Pigeon 'Gustave' - The First to Bring Back a Reuters Message from Normandy [Allocated Title]
![RAF PIGEON 'GUSTAVE' - THE FIRST TO BRING BACK A REUTERS MESSAGE FROM NORMANDY [Allocated Title]](http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib/238/media-238590/preview.jpg)
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War: Operation Overlord (The Normandy Landings) D-Day 6 June 1944
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At Sea on an LCI (Landing Craft, Infantry)
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Operation Overlord (The Normandy Landings): D-Day 6 June 1944
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The Landing in Normandy; Arromanches, D-Day plus 20, 26th June 1944
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HMS Belfast during the Second World War
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LCT and LSM on their Way to Normandy
