Imperial War Museum North

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
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

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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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
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

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

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
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

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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 face to face resources

Animal War Tour

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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

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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

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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.

How to obtain

Entry to Imperial War Museum North is free. Contact iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk for more details about TimeStacks: Handling Sessions.

Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
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

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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