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HMS Belfast

Location England

Historic Royal Navy light cruiser from the WWII era now serving as a museum ship on the River Thames. It features nine decks with exhibits on naval history and military heritage. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Admission

GBP:3.00 (discounted tickets for benefits holders)

Discounted tickets for visitors on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and other benefits; advance booking recommended

Tags museum ship·naval museum·military museum·war museum·museum·ship·cruiser·wwii·london pass·historical·heritage
 

The ship is a 1938 Edinburgh-class light cruiser, part of the Town-Class of Royal Navy cruisers. It played an active role during WWII and in subsequent conflicts, now preserved as a museum ship. Situated on the River Thames, the vessel offers access to nine decks containing detailed exhibits that cover its operational history and naval warfare.

As part of the Imperial War Museum, the ship provides interactive activities and family-friendly experiences related to naval and military history. It emphasizes its heritage as a WWII-era cruiser and showcases equipment, living quarters, and operational spaces used during its service.

The museum ship stands as an important historical artifact reflecting naval technology and maritime warfare of the 20th century. It also highlights the broader military history connected with the Royal Navy and the wartime period.

More information and contact

Email hmsb@iwm.org.uk
Phone +442079406300
Address The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2JH, UK
Coordinates 51°30'23.568" N, 0°4'52.547" W
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