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Family events, IWM North
The multi-award winning building was designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind to represent a globe shattered by conflict.
At 55 metres high, the Air Shard tower leans at four degrees from vertical. Take the lift to the 29-metre-high platform offering spectacular views across The Quays and Manchester.
IWM North’s innovative Main Exhibition Space allows visitors to explore the history of twentieth and twenty-first century conflict both chronologically and thematically.
Running every hour, the Big Picture Show is a 360-degree audio-visual experience and a unique way for visitors to access IWM's world-renowned Collections
Specially commissioned by IWM North, Gerry Judah’s sculpture 'The Crusader' was created in direct response to contemporary global conflict.
IWM North sits on The Quays, 1.5 miles from Manchester and home to MediaCityUK.
20 mins
An introduction to the architecture of Daniel Libeskind’s iconic building and the wartime history of Trafford Park.

20 mins
This tour will look at key objects in our Main Exhibition Space and tell the stories behind them.

Special Tours
War Art
20 mins
The tour will examine and interpret some of the art works on display in the museum.

20 mins
This tour provides a detailed introduction to the museum, its building and collections.

Welcome Talk
10 mins
A member of the team will greet your group on arrival and provide a basic introduction and orientation to our unique building.

IWM North offers a range of options for a fascinating and memorable day out for group visitors of all ages.
Entry to IWM North is free. Groups of ten or more people are asked to book their visit as far in advance as possible. If you book at least four weeks in advance we will give you free coach parking and free group passes to our Air Shard viewing platform.
You can book a self-guided visit or choose one of our staff-led sessions or activities to enhance your day.
If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form.
Family events, IWM North
Talks & Tours, IWM North
Family events, Talks & Tours, IWM North
Family events, IWM North
Family events, IWM North
Family events, IWM North
Family events, IWM North
Family events, IWM North
Family events, IWM North
Family events, IWM North

From the World Wars to the Cold War, IWM gives teachers and students in UK schools everything they need to explore the course, causes and consequences of conflict from the First World War to today.
IWM is a charity, and we depend on supporters like you to help us care for and display our exceptional Collections. Please consider making a donation today.