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Imperial War Museum North

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

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.

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Contact Details

Tel : 0161 836 4000
Fax : 0161 836 4012
E-mail : info@iwmnorth.org.uk

URL : www.iwm.org.uk/north/index.ht
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Open

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

Closed

Closed December 24-26

Admission Charges

Admission free

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Description

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.

Collections description

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.

General Information

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

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available

Disability Access

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

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

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