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Imperial War Museum North


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 94 attractions in Manchester
Traveler Description: Fascinating presentation of a timeline of 20th-century conflict.
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Attraction type: Military museum
Address: Trafford Wharf
The Quays Manchester M17 1TE
England
Tel: 161 836 4000
Fax: 161 8364012

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4 of 5 stars
oxkirstyxo 1 contribution
wales
May 2, 2009

I do not enjoy trips to museums on the subject of war as it is not a topic that interests me. I went here due to pestering from my lovely fiance and was pleasantly surprised. the layout is interestiing and the information available is great. The big screen immersive shows are highly emotional and great for getting an experience of... more

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1 of 5 stars
Lenial-UK 1 contribution
Warrington
Apr 7, 2009

Remeber old boring museums, everything in glass cases that you can look but not touch! Twenty minutes and me and my 11 year old had enough. They could have done so much more than just 4 large static displays, and about 15 cases of items. A three storey building with 1 usefull floor. Really disapointing. The only reason for the... more

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3 of 5 stars
Pit-yacker 17 contributions
UK
Dec 24, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Entry to the museum is free, and at that point it is worth a visit if you have a spare few hours. However, I doubt I would visit if I had to pay to get in. One is left with the impression that Imperial War Museum North is a random collection of artefacts that they did not have room for... more

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5 of 5 stars
BusySingleMum 3 contributions
Notts, England
Oct 6, 2008

Having a few hours to fill in Manchester we considered visiting the War Museum. When I looked at the reviews on here though, I nearly didn't bother. But ignore them. This was a great place to visit. My 13 year old son absolutely loved it. There was plenty to see and I especially liked the very personal way in which... more

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4 of 5 stars
tripbeginner59 2 contributions
south cumbria
Jul 25, 2008

I did not know what to expect but found the way it was set out made it really interesting to go round with each area having a separate title. The most effective part was the hourly presentations which on differing topics on the effects of war - the whole museum was darkened and it covered the whole walls with sound... more

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1 of 5 stars
bonalymac 7 contributions
Edinburgh
Apr 17, 2008

First impressions on arrival were of a poorly promoted site. The building certainly looked impressive, but, arriving by taxi we felt as if we had arrived at the tradesman’s entrance. Whilst I’m sure there is signage there, it did not seem prominent to us. On entry, the lift to the viewing platform looked exciting, but little explanation was given as... more

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1 of 5 stars
Deramore 12 contributions
Belfast
Oct 10, 2007

Sorry, it really didn't work for me. A huge ugly architectural monstrosity with very little to see. The inside is apparently difficult to get around, with uneven floors and concealed entrances, so that people don't feel "comfortable" when thinking about war. I'm afraid the point is lost completely and much more attention should have been given to the actual content:... more

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1 of 5 stars
BigHouseBob 25 contributions
Yorkshire, England
Mar 9, 2005
1/4 found this review helpful

I had great anticipation of visiting this museum, but I was VERY disappointed. The only saving grace was the free admission and the walk there across the bridge from The Lowry. There is not much there to see, a couple of big exhibits, a plane and a tank!! The shows are very odd! A word of warning - don't take... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 17, 2004
5/7 found this review helpful

What can I say, it's excellent. Firstly, the location - set on the banks of Salford Quays and right next door to the Lowry Centre, shops and Manchester United's Old Trafford football ground. The building itself is amazing - ultra modern and beautifully designed. This is what museums should look like, not stuffy old buildings. Inside, the exhibits are arranged... more

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4 of 5 stars
Polishdude 2 contributions
Crewe, Cheshire, UK
Sep 6, 2003
5/6 found this review helpful

Situated in Salford Quays on the waterside, the Imperial War Museum North stands proud against the skyline in a magnificent modern reflective panel building. I left the missus to take her Aunt to the Lowry over the footbridge from the IQMN, while I entertained her uncle who has an interest in history. The displays covered all kinds of warfare from... more

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Imperial War Museum North Address

Trafford Wharf | The Quays, Manchester M17 1TE, England
Tel: 161 836 4000 Fax: 161 8364012