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Imperial War Museum North

Trafford Wharf | The Quays, Manchester M17 1TE, England
161 836 4000
As featured in 3 days in Manchester and 1 other guide
Ranked #8 of 85 attractions in Manchester
4.0 of 5 stars 247 Reviews
Type: Military Museums
Fee: No
Description: Fascinating presentation of a timeline of 20th-century conflict.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Really excellent day out with much to see for everyone. Very accessible we actually walked from our hotel. More

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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I just love places like this, spent most of the day just going back in time More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I love this museum and have spent many hours wandering around. Its nice to cross over the bridge into the quays later and have a bite to eat. Top tip, park in the lower centre and walk over the bridge for free parking. More

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Lancashire
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Have been a couple of times with my 2 boys, last time they were 11 & 13, lots to look at and read, which they aren't interested in doing, has a great feeling and is a lovely building but a bit too 'modern' an approach for my kids, they like to touch and be told stuff, a bit lazy I... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This is one of the best museum in uk. It has interactive exhibits which will take you to the war times. It has everything to tell about world wars. Spending 2-3 hrs in this museum will give you a wide knowledge on the ww than learning through books. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I've been to this museum twice and the building itself is very impressive with its unique design. The inside is also very modern and spacious and the collections cover many wars throughout history. There are also free temporary exhibitions which are worth coming to the museum again from time to time. It's just a shame that we get lost quite... More

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Manchester
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Although the budget was cut after the building was commissioned, Daniel Libeskind created the most amazing structure. Less a monument to war than a tribute to all those who've been through one. Born in Poland in 1946, the architect's own family knew all about the emotion and consequences of conflict, so it's no surprise that the shattered shards of the... More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

My husband and I were blown away by the Imperial War Museum North. Neither of us took History to GCSE or A Level, and as a consequence we both feel that our knowledge of WW1 onwards is severely lacking. After a couple of hours at this museum, we certainly felt different. There are not many museums where I read every... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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I came here for my birthday with my boyfirned and found it extremely interesting. The point of the museum is to tell stories of war rather than show objects which other reviewers have obviously missed. The fact that it is free (£4 to park) makes it even better, with no one pushing you to buy anything too. We spent a... More

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genoa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I think it is a very good way to spend half a day in Manchester. More

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