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Imperial War Museum North    

www.iwm.org.uk
4.5/5
(2.9K) · History museum in Manchester, United Kingdom
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Purpose-built to tell powerful stories of over a century of conflict, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver a moving and immersive experience.

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4.5/5 · 2,914 reviews
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Oct 24, 2024
I attended an awards ceremony here, and was fascinated by the history on display including suspended planes, tanks and lots of uniforms. All tastefully displayed, with the relevant information and fa… Full review by helenh567
Oct 1, 2024
We were in the area so decided to visit this war museum. We watched a short film covering certain war material in the main hall first . Looking around the different sections of the museum was very in… Full review by 678PETERT
Aug 30, 2024
This is a great museum. As it is purpose built, it feels somewhat different to other museums. The building itself is a story in itself and it feels strange from the beginning of the experience. It is… Full review by TheKJD
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The Imperial War Museum North is one of the branches of the Imperial War Museum in the northern part of England. Housed inside a ma…
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Imperial War Museum North is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. One of five branches o…
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Facts

Established:5 July 2002
Located:The Quays
Visitors:244,564 (2019)
Type:War museum

Questions & answers

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How long will it take to view everything? Would we need a couple of hours of a full day?
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Need at least 3 - 4 hours
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How long will it take to view everything? Would we need a couple of hours of a full day?
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You can do it in a couple of hours. Depends on how long you take looking at things!
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Do you have to book to see the poppies or can you just turn up ?
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You should be able to just turn up but I would contact the museum directly to confirm.
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Can ypu see the poppies even if the museum is closed ?
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0 Votes Hi The poppies were displayed after our visit. However, I understand from a friend who has posted on Facebook that there is a lovely display and these are visible from outside …
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0 Votes Hi The poppies were displayed after our visit. However, I understand from a friend who has posted on Facebook that there is a lovely display and these are visible from outside the museum. 0 seconds ago
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Previous reviewers recommend the airshard or viewing platform but when I visited today there was no mention of this or …
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Previous reviewers recommend the airshard or viewing platform but when I visited today there was no mention of this or access to it. I didn't have much time so didn't ask and spent the time in the exhibition but is the viewing platform still open?
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No it’s been closed permanently for health and safety reasons
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Can I join online?
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Yes, you can join online via our website. All members will receive an email where you can print your e-membership card. You can also choose to receive...
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