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Imperial War Museum North

One of the most talked about Museums in Britain today, Imperial War Museum North is about people and their stories, about how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict.

The award-winning building by international architect Daniel Libeskind is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict and is situated at The Quays, a waterfront destination two miles from Manchester city centre.

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Special Exhibitions

Stranger in the House
25th October 2008 to 1st March 2009
Location: The WaterWay
Using photographs and personal testimonies, this display looks at the female perspective, exploring the experience of women welcoming their men folk back from war.

Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War - The Exhibition
24th May 2008 to 4th January 2009
Location: Special Exhibitions Gallery
History with the horrible bits left in, this family exhibition is not to be missed.

Museum Displays

A quick guide on what to see and do in our long-term galleries. Among them are:
The Big Picture - an essential part of any visit
Action Stations - exciting interactives for all ages
Iconic Objects - Museum objects big and small
TimeLine - a history of conflict in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries
Silos - themes of war
TimeStacks - explore objects from the Museum's store