**FORTHCOMING February & March 2026 OPENING FOR THE PUBLIC**
The Somme Museum will be open to the public on:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week during February and March.
NB: School visits normally take place 10am to 12noon so it is advised to check before you visit during these hours.
Tel 02891823202
Open 10am to 4pm
Tours on the hour
Last tour 3pm
Museum closes 4pm
FEBRUARY & MARCH SATURDAY OPENING
Saturday 7th February
Saturday 21st February
Saturday 7th March
Saturday 21st March
Open 11am to 4pm
Tours on the hour
Last tour 3pm
Group/school Guided Tours - visit the reconstructed First World War trenches
If you want to see and hear what life was like for a soldier in the First World War then step back in time on our GUIDED TOUR of the Somme Museum with expert guides. Group tours are available and can be booked in advance by emailing the Museum at claire@sommeassociation.com
For groups each tour lasts approximately one hour and there will also be time to discover the other exhibitions in the museum.
Educational programme for primary and post primary schools includes a guided tour and a hands on session. Staff have received autism awareness training.
Prices for group Guided Tour
Group Rate Out of hours £12.00 per person (ALL AGES) for Groups of 20 or more. Maximum time 2 hrs. Must be paid 2 weeks in advance of visit.
Adult Group £11.00 per person NORMAL HOURS 10am-4pm
Seniors 65+ & Accessible £9.00 per person
Children £9.00
School £6.50 per pupil, teachers free
Family 1 Adult & up to 3 children £32.00
Family 2 Adult & 3 Children £35.00
Corporate events can also be arranged by contacting the Museum.
Location: 233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT23 7PH.
Contact details: Tel: (0044) 028 9182 3202, email claire@sommeassociation.com
Directions: Conveniently located off the A21 Bangor to Newtownards Road between Conlig and Newtownards, follow the brown information signage. Latitude: 54.6100114 Longitude : 5.68195
Facilities: There is onsite parking for thirty cars and several bus and coaches, with overflow parking available. This facility is disabled person friendly with fully accessible toilets.
There is a lecture hall and lecture theatre which can be hired.
The Trenches - These can be visited by going on the GUIDED TOUR of the Museum which are every hour. See special opening.
Temporary Exhibitions - There are three exhibitions on display at present: 'Women and the First World War', 'D DAY Voices', 'None That Go Return Again- The Armistice & The Aftermath'.
Café: The Museum café is closed at present but can cater for groups by prior arrangement. Email claire@sommeassociation.com
Facilities Available
The Museum is fully accessible and can adjust the guided tour to suit all abilities and learning needs. Special hands on tours, with prior arrangement, are also available for visually impaired visitors. The Museum’s interactive tour can accommodate those with poor mobility and a wheelchair is available on request. The Museum has a hearing loop at reception and a portable hearing loop for the guided tour is also available for those with hearing difficulties.
