• There's so much to see, from a life-size elephant to a statue of the original Winnie the Pooh;
  • You can watch, listen, touch and even smell the stories behind the jobs that Animals have done during wartime;
  • You can get hands on with the sculptures and lots of other interactives, follow Tom and Max's Animal Tracker Trail and even exhibit your own coloured-in masterpiece;
  • The changing daily events programme offers something for everybody with lots of talks, trails and hands-on sessions;
  • And best of all? It's absolutely free!


We are just off Junction 9 of the M60 or Junction 2 of the M602, then follow the brown signs. Alternatively, take the Metrolink (Eccles Line) to Harbour City and walk past The Lowry and over the footbridge (15 minutes walk). Secure Car Parking is available, charges of £4 apply.
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Imperial War Museum North
Trafford Park Road, Trafford Park
Manchester, M17 1TZ

Opening times:
10am - 6pm daily
(closes 5pm Nov - Feb)
The museum is closed
24, 25, 26 December

General enquiries:
+44 (0)161 836 4000
Event Bookings:
+44 (0)161 836 4007
Group Bookings:
+44 (0)161 836 4064
Email: iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk

Please call 0161 836 4000 for further details.