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Imperial War Museum North

Trafford Wharf | The Quays, Manchester M17 1TE, England
161 836 4000
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Ranked #9 of 98 attractions in Manchester
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Description: Fascinating presentation of a timeline of 20th-century conflict.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

a very well presented museum - with a healthy modern angle.... - video projected on to many walls simultaneously to give a totally involving video show -snippets and post cards with exhibits to bring them to life

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Parking expensive but entry is free with a donation. Very large complex with lots to see. Word war 1 was very good. They have modern weapons and the history behind them is very intresting. They have lots of seating so you can go at nice relaxed pace and rest inbetween rooms. They have a tower with a nice walk way... More

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Swadlincote, United Kingdom
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Great place to visit. Some really interesting exhibitions to see. A good overview of military history from the WW1 to present. Entry is free too. I'd recommend the museum to everyone

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Manchester
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is a brilliant place to visit so if you are in the North don't miss this place. Also just over the bridge from the museum is another great venue in the North so you can have a great day out for next to nothing.

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Polmont, Scotland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Our first visit was in September 2012 and by an eerie coincidence it was 3.00 pm on September 11th when we happened to be standing right next to the display of the steelwork from The Twin Towers. A very good museum and very helpful staff. We returned a month later and I got into conversation with one of the security... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

brilliant place to go it was very busy but all the staff were very helpful and knew there stuff great things to look at from every conflict weve been involved wth its well worth a vist and its free

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Sydney Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I loved to see some old war memorabilia. It was free to enter, but donations requested, and that is good. I was a bit disappointed that as a lot of Salford folk went to war and many were Merchant Seamen, they did not rate a mention as such. Army did, but Merchant men still fight for recognition in my eyes.

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Stoke on Trent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Our second visit to this musuem and went to see two specific exhibitions..Iraq Photographs by Sean Smith and Saving Lives Frontline Medicine in a Century of Conflict. Both were fasinating and well worth a visit. Staff are friendly and very helpful and The Metro makes it so easy to get to.

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Aberdare, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 via mobile

Impressive building housing interesting, educational & sometimes very moving exhibits from all theatres of war from World War1 & 2 to the present conflict in Afghanistan. Well presented exhibits & memorabilia suitable for people covering all ages from the quite young to the 'very mature' & a gift shop selling small mementos of times past. The interactive exhibits & "Horrid... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

A great modern building housing a very well thought out museum. The views from the air shard are worth it on a clear day. The building materials themselves are wearing very well and the atmosphere inside is appropriate to the content. The changing exhibitions make regular visits worth the trip

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