New Museum Planned in Belfast: “UNTOLD Stories of the Irish in the British Army”
© Image: Courtesy of Sarner International
(eap) A new museum is set to open in a historic linen warehouse in the Northern Irish capital of Belfast: In UNTOLD Stories of the Irish in the British Army, more than 350 years of military history will be presented through historic regimental collections, along with the impact of armed conflicts on families and communities, as well as space for dialogue and reconciliation. The opening is scheduled for 2027. The British design studio Sarner International has been appointed to design and deliver the new museum experience.
“UNTOLD is about more than history on display. It is about voices being heard – sometimes for the very first time – and heard with sensitivity. The challenge is to weave together many complex strands into a coherent, authentic, and thought-provoking visitor experience,” said Bradley Wynne, Creative Director at Sarner, describing the project.
Dr Laura Patrick, Project Director at UNTOLD: The Museum Ltd, added: “After a competitive tender process, we are delighted to have appointed Sarner to support us on this journey. Their imaginative approach to how we bring our fascinating stories to a much wider audience has further inspired us as a team. The design team at Sarner have an innate ability to understand our need to highlight the collection for education purposes, but in a way that is immersive, engaging and accessible. We cannot wait to open the doors to our visitors in 2027.”
The project is being developed in close collaboration with, among others, veterans and local communities. Modern exhibition technologies will be combined with the building’s historic fabric to create a multi-layered, multisensory museum experience. ■
