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Imperial War Museum North
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Imperial War Museum North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1TZ
England
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Imperial War Museum North (c) Imperial War Museum
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Collection details
Aviation, Maritime, Social History, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General Enquiries (Tel)
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0161 836 4000
General Enquiries (Fax)
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0161 836 4012
General Enquiries
:
info@iwmnorth.org.uk
Website
:
www.iwm.org.uk/north/index.htm
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Open
Open every day, 10.00 - 18.00
(November - February 10.00 - 17.00)
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Closed
Closed December 24-26
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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.
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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.
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Articles
Horrible Histories - Frightful First World War At IWM North
Emotive Photos From Afghanistan At Imperial War Museum North
Imperial War Museum North Wants LGBT Armed Forces Stories
UK Museums Mark Holocaust Memorial Day - January 27 2008
Pigeon Fly-Past Marks Historic Dickin Medal Cemetery Restoration
Remembrance Day 2007 - UK Museums Remember The Fallen
IWM North Commemorates Work Of Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Trails
VE Day 60 Years: The Bevin Boys - Fighting The War From The Coalface
Hidden Treasure Trail 9 - The People's Museum In Manchester
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Manchester Museum
VE Day 60 Years: Steel For Ships, Planes & Tanks - Sheffield Industry In World War Two
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Events
Fathers, Brothers, Sons
Exhibition
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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
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
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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
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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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
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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