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18/12/2024
Somme Museum Receives £30,000 Funding Boost
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited the Somme Museum in Northern Ireland and announced a £30,000 funding boost.
The funding will support the museum's ongoing educational and outreach work, which includes highlighting the Christmas Truce of 1914.
Minister Lyons praised the museum's important role in preserving history and educating future generations. He emphasised the significance of remembering the sacrifices made during World War One.
Minister Lyons said: "At this time of year, it is particularly poignant that we remember the sacrifices made by so many during World War one, and in particular all those who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Somme to safeguard the freedoms we enjoy today. The Somme Museum is highlighting the Christmas Truce of 1914 as part of its educational programme in December and school groups and families can experience the realities of life in the trenches and the bleakness of No Man's Land during their visit.
"I recognise the important role museums play in our society, preserving our past and educating future generations. This museum has an immensely powerful story to tell and the artefacts and collections from World War One and beyond should be shared and remembered. I hope this additional funding will sustain the Somme Museum in the months to come."
The Somme Museum is one of a number of nationally significant independent cultural institutions funded by the Department for Communities. In the last year, the Museum has hosted over 2800 students from 30 different primary and secondary schools across Northern Ireland as part of its education work.
The funding will support the museum's ongoing educational and outreach work, which includes highlighting the Christmas Truce of 1914.
Minister Lyons praised the museum's important role in preserving history and educating future generations. He emphasised the significance of remembering the sacrifices made during World War One.
"I recognise the important role museums play in our society, preserving our past and educating future generations. This museum has an immensely powerful story to tell and the artefacts and collections from World War One and beyond should be shared and remembered. I hope this additional funding will sustain the Somme Museum in the months to come."
The Somme Museum is one of a number of nationally significant independent cultural institutions funded by the Department for Communities. In the last year, the Museum has hosted over 2800 students from 30 different primary and secondary schools across Northern Ireland as part of its education work.
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