- Running time:
- Tue - Sat, 10am - 8pm
Through rarely viewed artwork and artefacts from the RNLI’s heritage collections, this exhibition explores how volunteer crews continued to save lives at sea in extraordinary conditions. From the front line to the home front, unearth their stories and discover how their bravery continues to inspire us today.
Visiting with children? Test your knowledge and express your creativity by following an activity trail.
RNLI Stories of Courage 1939-45 is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to gather and share these memories.
Free Events:
Alongside the exhibition, we have a number of events. All activities are free but donations are encouraged.
Wednesday 11 February and Thursday 12 February – Talk: RNLI in the Second World War
Over the February half term holidays, from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 February, we will be running an activity each day for families and children:
- Tuesday 17 February – The RNLI in Poole: Walking Tour
- Wednesday 18 February – Hands on with History Drop In
- Wednesday 18 February – SEN Sensory Session Drop In with the Chatterbox Project
- Thursday 19 February – Talk: The RNLI in the Second World War (Children and Families)
- Friday 20 February – Meet and Greet with RNLI Lifesaving Crew
- Saturday 21 February – Make Do and Mend Craft Activities with Dorset Scrapstore
For access information, visit Access – Lighthouse.
Find more information about the Stories of Courage project.
Share your family’s and loved ones’ RNLI wartime stories and photos, and you’ll help inspire courage for generations to come.
RNLI Stories of Courage 1939-45 is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to gather and share these memories.
