Imperial War Museum North

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M17 1TZ
England

Website

www.iwm.org.uk/north/index.htm

E-mail

General Enquiries

info@iwmnorth.org.uk

Telephone

General Enquiries

0161 836 4000

Fax

General Enquiries

0161 836 4012

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Imperial War Museum North is about people - old and young, near and far, yesterday and today. About how their lives are shaped by war. About grandparents, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles and children. About everyone.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

Open every day, 10.00 - 18.00
(November - February 10.00 - 17.00)

Closed December 24-26

Admission charges

Admission free

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Sign language interpretation available
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Mail order service available

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M17 1TZ
England

Website

www.iwm.org.uk/north/index.htm

E-mail

General Enquiries

info@iwmnorth.org.uk

Telephone

General Enquiries

0161 836 4000

Fax

General Enquiries

0161 836 4012

The Museum charts world events from 1900 to the present day, examining war and its effect on people and places; from photographs to film, artefacts, weapons and souvenirs the entire experience of war is explored.

Collection details

Aviation, Maritime, Social History, Weapons and War

Collections services

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M17 1TZ
England

Website

www.iwm.org.uk/north/index.htm

E-mail

General Enquiries

info@iwmnorth.org.uk

Telephone

General Enquiries

0161 836 4000

Fax

General Enquiries

0161 836 4012

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Once Upon a Wartime

11 February — 2 September 2012

Delve into the world of children's war stories in a new exhibition that takes a fresh look at the experiences of war and conflict.

Discover War Horse, Carrie's War, The Machine Gunners, The Silver Sword and Little Soldier and explore the stories’ themes of loyalty, separation, excitement, survival and identity.

From the bleak landscape of no man’s land in War Horse to the imposing tower blocks of London’s gang warfare in Little Soldier, this exhibition is an immersive journey through the worlds of the books.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

Free

Website

http://www.iwm.org.uk/exhibitions/once-upon-a-wartime

In Our Own Words

1 October 2011 — 24 June 2012 *on now

Marking the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, IWM North is presenting an installation by the artist Derek Eland – the latest in the Museum’s Reactions series where artists are invited to display work showing how war shapes lives.

The intimate and powerful installation has been created by the artist Derek Eland, a former paratrooper turned artist. On public display for the first time, it reflects on individual experiences on the front line of a contemporary conflict. From the remarkable to the mundane, the extraordinary to the everyday, soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade recorded their honest and personal thoughts on small pieces of card while on tour in Afghanistan this year.

Eland visited Afghanistan this year to create a ‘diary room’ experience for troops, providing them with blank cards and offering them the opportunity to write down their thoughts. The comments written on the cards are raw, honest and varied. The reality of everyday life for troops sits alongside emotional accounts written in the immediate aftermath of battle.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

Free.

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M17 1TZ
England

Website

www.iwm.org.uk/north/index.htm

E-mail

General Enquiries

info@iwmnorth.org.uk

Telephone

General Enquiries

0161 836 4000

Fax

General Enquiries

0161 836 4012

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Face to face resources

Animal War Tour

http://north.iwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.3632

This family-friendly discovery session looks at the Museum’s difficult themes through the experiences of animals in wartime. These sessions are ideal for children aged 4-11 years and take place every Sunday at 13.30 in the Main Exhibition Space.

How to obtain

Entry to Imperial War Museum North is free. Contact iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk for more details about the Animal War Tour.

Gallery Hotspots

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Every Saturday and throughout the school holidays enjoy lively Hotspot activities throughout the day using costume, craft and handling sessions to help you explore the Museum galleries with your family. Activities are suitable for children aged 5+ years and take place in the Main Exhibition Space and Special Exhibitions Gallery.

How to obtain

Entry to Imperial War Museum North is free. Contact iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk for more details about Gallery Hotspots.

The Big Picture Show

http://north.iwm.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.2141

The award-winning Big Picture Show is a 360° audio-visual experience and a unique way for visitors to access the Museum’s world-renowned collections of photography, art and sound. Catch the show daily on the hour 11.00-17.00.

How to obtain

Entry to Imperial War Museum North is free. Contact iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk for more details about The Big Picture Show.

TimeStacks: Handling Session

http://north.iwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.3632

Imperial War Museum North opens up its collections in these themed 20-minute sessions. Join an Interactor for an opportunity to handle items from the TimeStack, and discover the stories behind the artefacts. Join in daily at 12.30 or 15.30.