Imperial War Museum North
"One of the Best exhibitions and buildings we have ever seen. The archive material makes the whole experience quite personal and moving. The staff are very helpful too"
Opened summer 2002 the award-winning Imperial War Museum North is one of the most talked about museums in Britain today. It is about people and their stories; how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict.
The Museum is housed in a remarkable building, the first in the UK to be designed by international architect Daniel Libeskind.
Objects are displayed from the Imperial War Museum's famous collections alongside The Big Picture - a multi-screen surround sound experience shown at hourly intervals throughout the day.
Find out about war and conflict from the 20th century and how it has shaped your life.
And as a major national museum, public entry to this thought-provoking attraction is completely free.
IWM North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester M17 1TZ
General Enquiries: +44 (00) 161 836 4000
Group Bookings: +44 (00) 161 836 4064 (line open Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00 Exc Bank Holidays)
+44 (00) 161 836 4091
General information
Opening times
Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm March to October, 10.00am - 5.00pm November to February
Closed 24, 25 & 26 December
Admission cost
Free
Estimated visit length
1hr - 3hrs
On site parking
There is secure parking for 160 cars including disabled parking.
Charges: £4
Nearest car park
On site
Access
6 manual wheelchairs available for hire free of charge* (the museum is fully accessible). Accessible toilets on the ground floor. Signed or descriptive tours* and written copies of tours and exhibition texts. A warm welcome to guide and hearing dogs. Induction loop systems at the Information Desk, Watershard Cafe (Service Point) Shop Counter and Learning Studio
* Subject to availability
Group facilities & coach parking
Specifically designed programme for a min.10 to a max.60 people.
Drop off spaces for coaches with some on site parking.
Pre-booking required to guarantee free coach parking.
Call +44 (0) 161 836 4064 for more information.
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