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Index Manchester Attractions
Manchester has many attractions including galleries, museums, sculpture trails, architecture and glorious countryside to name just a few of the many exciting places to visit. While you are discovering the stories and treasures of all ten districts of Manchester you will enjoy a feast of sightseeing and things to do.
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Imperial War Museum North |
Imperial War Museum North is one of the most talked about Museums in Europe, Imperial War Museum North is about war, people and their stories, about how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict. The award-winning building designed by international architect Daniel Libeskind is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict and is situated at The Quays, a waterfront destination 2 miles from Manchester city centre. The Imperial War Museum North is close to Old Trafford and the Lowry Outlet Mall.
Imperial War Museum North
Trafford Wharf Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1TZ
Contact Details
Tel: 0161-836 4000
Fax: 0161-836 4003
Email:
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Website: www.iwm.org.uk
Opening Times
Open daily from 10.00am-6.00pm all year round except Christmas Bank Holidays.
Admission & Parking
Admission to the Museum is free
There is a car parking charge of £3.00 for the first 3 hours.
Location
The Museum is located about 2 miles from Manchester city centre, on the south bank of the Manchester Ship Canal, opposite the Lowry Centre, (from which it can be accessed on foot via the Lowry Footbridge). It can be easily accessed by Metrolink Trams via the Harbour City Station or Bus Nos. 250, 291 and 290.
Facilities
Shop open during public hours, sells souvenirs and memorabilia. Extensive library of books on war-related topics on sale. Restaurant in the Water Shard open all day. Ground floor café selling light refreshments and sandwiches. Accessible throughout to disabled and wheelchair users. Lifts throughout. |
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