Unfortunately this talk has been cancelled due to the speaker no longer being available. We hope to include this talk in a future programme of events.

By Dr Linda Parker

We'll hear the story of the 'curious little war' that took place on the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard 1941 - 1945. The island of Spitsbergen was the site of the confrontation between allies and Germany as weather stations that both sides attempted to maintain there were strategically important for the course of the war in Europe, including D-Day.

Wednesday 3rd June  1.30pm

£7.50 per person

Please book in advance online here or in person at the museum

Suitable for people aged 16+

This talk is part of our Adults Gallery Talks Programme for Autumn 2025 - Summer 2026.

The Museum Coffee Shop will be open with refreshments available to purchase before and after this talk. Last orders at 3pm. Please note food and drink are not permitted in the Museum galleries, so please allow enough time to visit the Coffee Shop.