IWM North

IWM North is currently closed to the public. We look forward to welcoming you back when we re-open.

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As a thank you for your support, you will enjoy free admission to our charging branches including IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast (when reopened).

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Discover IWM North

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IWM North is part of Imperial War Museums – a world-leading museum on conflict and its impact. Its unique purpose-built exhibition space gives powerful voice to extraordinary stories of ordinary people, forced to live their lives in a world torn apart by conflict.
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Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Explore a vast collection of over 2,000 objects, each one with the power to move, surprise, inspire and change your perspective – from the First World War field gun that fired the opening British round on the Western Front, to the twisted rust-ridden steelwork retrieved from the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York.
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Immerse yourself in the 360-degree cinematic Big Picture Shows that bring a broad range of stories into powerful focus, reflecting not only on the immediate effects of war, but also what happens when the guns stop firing.

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How you can help

As a charity, now more than ever IWM needs your support to ensure we can continue to tell personal stories and experiences of conflict for current and future generations to come.

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Support us

Discover the many ways you can support our historically important sites and world-leading collection.

Become an IWM Member

Help tell stories that deserve to be heard by supporting us as a member and uncover a host of benefits including free standard admission to Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast and IWM Duxford.

Donate Now

Make a donation to IWM and help us to tell the stories of those affected by conflict, launch our ground-breaking exhibitions and deliver our world-class learning programmes.

Home Learning Resources

From spies to submarines and life on the home front, Imperial War Museums is sharing unique and personal stories from our extraordinary collections.

Trench Tales - Part One

Join IWM expert Ngaire this week as she helps us reveal fascinating personal stories from the First World War, from the trenches to the home front.

Painting Life

Join IWM experts Becky and Paris as they share real life stories of artists, and the invaluable role they played during the Second World War.

Family Mission: Morse Code

Morse code was widely used during the Second World War by Britain’s armed forces. Learn how to use it to send your own messages!

Stories from the museum

No other museum tells stories that matter more than these.

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History

From the First World War to the present day, explore our articles on war and conflict, and its impact on service personnel and civilians.

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Museum Collection

Explore around 800,000 items online that tell the story of modern warfare and conflict, collected by the museum since 1917.

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We Were There

We Were There is Imperial War Museums’ remarkable programme where visitors can meet real life veterans and eyewitnesses of war. Although it’s not currently possible to meet our We Were There volunteers, you can discover more about the people behind the stories.

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Refugees Season at IWM

Taking place at IWM London and IWM North, Refugees explores refugee experiences throughout history and ongoing issues faced by those affected through two major exhibitions, a series of events and a new site-specific art commission at IWM London from world-renowned artist Ai Weiwei.

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What can history teach us about today’s global refugee crisis?

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11 March 2021

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Contemporary conflict

Aid Workers: Why we do it

Being an aid worker can mean facing hard choices and dangerous environments. Discover what keeps three aid workers going in difficult times.

ICRC ‘Explosive Remnants of War’ warning sign from Iraq, 2019. In Iraq, ICRC employs local specialist staff to clear mines, bombs and other devices so that rebuilding work can begin and displaced people can return home.